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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,086.23, 241,640.42 and 114,671.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,086.23, 241,640.42 and 114,671.97 is: 158,261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,086.23 : 241,640.42 = 114,671.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,086.23/241,640.42 = 114,671.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,086.23x = 241,640.42 × 114,671.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,086.23x = 27,709,382,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,709,382,419.67/175,086.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,261.35

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