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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,235.59, 241,573.35 and 124,847.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,235.59, 241,573.35 and 124,847.11 is: 172,109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,235.59 : 241,573.35 = 124,847.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,235.59/241,573.35 = 124,847.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,235.59x = 241,573.35 × 124,847.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,235.59x = 30,159,734,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,159,734,600.52/175,235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,109.64

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