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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,069.92, 241,259.40 and 127,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,069.92, 241,259.40 and 127,247.52 is: 175,356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,069.92 : 241,259.40 = 127,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,069.92/241,259.40 = 127,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,069.92x = 241,259.40 × 127,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,069.92x = 30,699,660,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,699,660,326.69/175,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,356.57

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