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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,275.26, 242,079.37 and 117,814.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,275.26, 242,079.37 and 117,814.82 is: 162,718.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,275.26 : 242,079.37 = 117,814.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,275.26/242,079.37 = 117,814.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,275.26x = 242,079.37 × 117,814.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,275.26x = 28,520,537,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,520,537,259.03/175,275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,718.56

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