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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,512.96, 241,949.28 and 124,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,512.96, 241,949.28 and 124,367.68 is: 171,444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,512.96 : 241,949.28 = 124,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,512.96/241,949.28 = 124,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,512.96x = 241,949.28 × 124,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,512.96x = 30,090,670,631.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,090,670,631.27/175,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,444.15

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