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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,557.72, 242,388.42 and 115,230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,557.72, 242,388.42 and 115,230.92 is: 159,096.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,557.72 : 242,388.42 = 115,230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,557.72/242,388.42 = 115,230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,557.72x = 242,388.42 × 115,230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,557.72x = 27,930,640,633.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,930,640,633.95/175,557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,096.62

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