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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,070.92, 241,260.78 and 127,248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,070.92, 241,260.78 and 127,248.52 is: 175,357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,070.92 : 241,260.78 = 127,248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,070.92/241,260.78 = 127,248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,070.92x = 241,260.78 × 127,248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,070.92x = 30,700,077,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,700,077,189.05/175,070.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,357.95

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