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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,065.72, 241,082.20 and 152,085.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,065.72, 241,082.20 and 152,085.08 is: 209,435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,065.72 : 241,082.20 = 152,085.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,065.72/241,082.20 = 152,085.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,065.72x = 241,082.20 × 152,085.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,065.72x = 36,665,005,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,665,005,673.58/175,065.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,435.67

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