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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,459.96, 241,850.37 and 137,151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,459.96, 241,850.37 and 137,151.82 is: 189,047.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,459.96 : 241,850.37 = 137,151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,459.96/241,850.37 = 137,151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,459.96x = 241,850.37 × 137,151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,459.96x = 33,170,218,413.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,170,218,413.17/175,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,047.22

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