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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,059.71, 241,073.95 and 152,079.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,059.71, 241,073.95 and 152,079.05 is: 209,427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,059.71 : 241,073.95 = 152,079.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,059.71/241,073.95 = 152,079.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,059.71x = 241,073.95 × 152,079.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,059.71x = 36,662,297,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,662,297,375.66/175,059.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,427.38

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