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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,394.44, 241,713.64 and 126,914.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,394.44, 241,713.64 and 126,914.32 is: 174,902.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,394.44 : 241,713.64 = 126,914.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,394.44/241,713.64 = 126,914.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,394.44x = 241,713.64 × 126,914.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,394.44x = 30,676,922,255.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,676,922,255.32/175,394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,902.48

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