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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,238.60, 241,577.48 and 124,850.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,238.60, 241,577.48 and 124,850.12 is: 172,113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,238.60 : 241,577.48 = 124,850.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,238.60/241,577.48 = 124,850.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,238.60x = 241,577.48 × 124,850.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,238.60x = 30,160,977,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,160,977,367.30/175,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,113.78

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