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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,544.70, 242,321.67 and 111,975.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,544.70, 242,321.67 and 111,975.90 is: 154,571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,544.70 : 242,321.67 = 111,975.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,544.70/242,321.67 = 111,975.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,544.70x = 242,321.67 × 111,975.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,544.70x = 27,134,187,087.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,134,187,087.75/175,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,571.38

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