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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,213.68, 241,710.32 and 114,757.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,213.68, 241,710.32 and 114,757.72 is: 158,310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,213.68 : 241,710.32 = 114,757.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,213.68/241,710.32 = 114,757.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,213.68x = 241,710.32 × 114,757.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,213.68x = 27,738,125,223.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,738,125,223.67/175,213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,310.27

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