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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,512.64, 241,955.52 and 125,124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,512.64, 241,955.52 and 125,124.16 is: 172,491.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,512.64 : 241,955.52 = 125,124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,512.64/241,955.52 = 125,124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,512.64x = 241,955.52 × 125,124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,512.64x = 30,274,481,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,274,481,197.36/175,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,491.74

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