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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,473.95, 242,264.93 and 124,593.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,473.95, 242,264.93 and 124,593.39 is: 172,017.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,473.95 : 242,264.93 = 124,593.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,473.95/242,264.93 = 124,593.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,473.95x = 242,264.93 × 124,593.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,473.95x = 30,184,608,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,184,608,283.85/175,473.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,017.61

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