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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,161.84, 241,470.36 and 124,773.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,161.84, 241,470.36 and 124,773.36 is: 172,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,161.84 : 241,470.36 = 124,773.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,161.84/241,470.36 = 124,773.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,161.84x = 241,470.36 × 124,773.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,161.84x = 30,129,068,157.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,129,068,157.61/175,161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,007.03

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