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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,244.52, 241,753.14 and 114,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,244.52, 241,753.14 and 114,789 is: 158,353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,244.52 : 241,753.14 = 114,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,244.52/241,753.14 = 114,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,244.52x = 241,753.14 × 114,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,244.52x = 27,750,601,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,750,601,187.46/175,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,353.60

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