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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,006.29, 241,445.52 and 114,611.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,006.29, 241,445.52 and 114,611.37 is: 158,122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,006.29 : 241,445.52 = 114,611.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,006.29/241,445.52 = 114,611.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,006.29x = 241,445.52 × 114,611.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,006.29x = 27,672,401,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,672,401,827.56/175,006.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,122.33

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