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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,006.72, 241,408.64 and 110,453.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,006.72, 241,408.64 and 110,453.02 is: 152,361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,006.72 : 241,408.64 = 110,453.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,006.72/241,408.64 = 110,453.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,006.72x = 241,408.64 × 110,453.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,006.72x = 26,664,312,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,664,312,859.38/175,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,361.65

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