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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,299.46, 241,939.18 and 129,913.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,299.46, 241,939.18 and 129,913.74 is: 179,300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,299.46 : 241,939.18 = 129,913.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,299.46/241,939.18 = 129,913.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,299.46x = 241,939.18 × 129,913.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,299.46x = 31,431,223,726.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,431,223,726.33/175,299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,300.17

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