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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,005.79, 241,444.83 and 114,610.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,005.79, 241,444.83 and 114,610.87 is: 158,121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,005.79 : 241,444.83 = 114,610.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,005.79/241,444.83 = 114,610.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,005.79x = 241,444.83 × 114,610.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,005.79x = 27,672,202,023.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,672,202,023.30/175,005.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,121.64

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