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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,461.99, 241,851.95 and 137,153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,461.99, 241,851.95 and 137,153.96 is: 189,049.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,461.99 : 241,851.95 = 137,153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,461.99/241,851.95 = 137,153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,461.99x = 241,851.95 × 137,153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,461.99x = 33,170,950,781.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,170,950,781.19/175,461.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,049.21

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