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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,410.12, 241,879.05 and 141,382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,410.12, 241,879.05 and 141,382.83 is: 194,957.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,410.12 : 241,879.05 = 141,382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,410.12/241,879.05 = 141,382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,410.12x = 241,879.05 × 141,382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,410.12x = 34,197,544,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,197,544,606.71/175,410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,957.65

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