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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,419.27, 241,313.58 and 153,811.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,419.27, 241,313.58 and 153,811.71 is: 211,589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,419.27 : 241,313.58 = 153,811.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,419.27/241,313.58 = 153,811.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,419.27x = 241,313.58 × 153,811.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,419.27x = 37,116,854,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,116,854,386.02/175,419.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,589.38

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