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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,514.14, 241,957.59 and 125,125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,514.14, 241,957.59 and 125,125.66 is: 172,493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,514.14 : 241,957.59 = 125,125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,514.14/241,957.59 = 125,125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,514.14x = 241,957.59 × 125,125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,514.14x = 30,275,103,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,275,103,140.76/175,514.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,493.81

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