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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,147.49, 241,760.61 and 129,810.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,147.49, 241,760.61 and 129,810.98 is: 179,181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,147.49 : 241,760.61 = 129,810.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,147.49/241,760.61 = 129,810.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,147.49x = 241,760.61 × 129,810.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,147.49x = 31,383,180,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,383,180,500.69/175,147.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,181.45

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