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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,462.34, 241,853.64 and 137,154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,462.34, 241,853.64 and 137,154.20 is: 189,050.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,462.34 : 241,853.64 = 137,154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,462.34/241,853.64 = 137,154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,462.34x = 241,853.64 × 137,154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,462.34x = 33,171,242,511.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,171,242,511.29/175,462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,050.50

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