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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,041.58, 241,460.12 and 114,709.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,041.58, 241,460.12 and 114,709.54 is: 158,235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,041.58 : 241,460.12 = 114,709.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,041.58/241,460.12 = 114,709.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,041.58x = 241,460.12 × 114,709.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,041.58x = 27,697,778,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,697,778,720.00/175,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,235.42

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