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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,012.92, 241,009.56 and 152,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,012.92, 241,009.56 and 152,032.20 is: 209,362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,012.92 : 241,009.56 = 152,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,012.92/241,009.56 = 152,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,012.92x = 241,009.56 × 152,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,012.92x = 36,641,213,627.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,641,213,627.83/175,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,362.91

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