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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,403.11, 241,897.44 and 114,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,403.11, 241,897.44 and 114,952 is: 158,529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,403.11 : 241,897.44 = 114,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,403.11/241,897.44 = 114,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,403.11x = 241,897.44 × 114,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,403.11x = 27,806,594,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,806,594,522.88/175,403.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,529.66

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