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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,458.96, 241,848.99 and 137,150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,458.96, 241,848.99 and 137,150.82 is: 189,045.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,458.96 : 241,848.99 = 137,150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,458.96/241,848.99 = 137,150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,458.96x = 241,848.99 × 137,150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,458.96x = 33,169,787,294.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,169,787,294.67/175,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,045.84

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