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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,033.32, 241,533.54 and 137,397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,033.32, 241,533.54 and 137,397.48 is: 189,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,033.32 : 241,533.54 = 137,397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,033.32/241,533.54 = 137,397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,033.32x = 241,533.54 × 137,397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,033.32x = 33,186,099,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,186,099,731.48/175,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,598.76

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