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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,069.98, 241,525.04 and 129,239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,069.98, 241,525.04 and 129,239.33 is: 178,297.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,069.98 : 241,525.04 = 129,239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,069.98/241,525.04 = 129,239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,069.98x = 241,525.04 × 129,239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,069.98x = 31,214,532,494.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,214,532,494.00/175,069.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,297.46

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