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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,377.77, 241,859.91 and 114,926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,377.77, 241,859.91 and 114,926.46 is: 158,492.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,377.77 : 241,859.91 = 114,926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,377.77/241,859.91 = 114,926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,377.77x = 241,859.91 × 114,926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,377.77x = 27,796,102,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,796,102,796.22/175,377.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,492.74

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