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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,217.36, 241,808.90 and 107,213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,217.36, 241,808.90 and 107,213 is: 147,959.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,217.36 : 241,808.90 = 107,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,217.36/241,808.90 = 107,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,217.36x = 241,808.90 × 107,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,217.36x = 25,925,057,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,925,057,595.70/175,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,959.41

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