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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,408.70, 242,174.68 and 121,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,408.70, 242,174.68 and 121,674.92 is: 167,988.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,408.70 : 242,174.68 = 121,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,408.70/242,174.68 = 121,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,408.70x = 242,174.68 × 121,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,408.70x = 29,466,583,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,466,583,299.96/175,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,988.16

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