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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,009.92, 241,005.42 and 152,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,009.92, 241,005.42 and 152,029.20 is: 209,358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,009.92 : 241,005.42 = 152,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,009.92/241,005.42 = 152,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,009.92x = 241,005.42 × 152,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,009.92x = 36,639,861,198.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,639,861,198.26/175,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,358.77

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