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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,465.58, 241,858.12 and 137,157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,465.58, 241,858.12 and 137,157.44 is: 189,054.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,465.58 : 241,858.12 = 137,157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,465.58/241,858.12 = 137,157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,465.58x = 241,858.12 × 137,157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,465.58x = 33,172,640,582.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,172,640,582.41/175,465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,054.97

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