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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,245.52, 241,754.52 and 114,790

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,245.52, 241,754.52 and 114,790 is: 158,354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,245.52 : 241,754.52 = 114,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,245.52/241,754.52 = 114,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,245.52x = 241,754.52 × 114,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,245.52x = 27,751,001,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,751,001,350.80/175,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,354.98

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