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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,626.18, 242,391.42 and 115,371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,626.18, 242,391.42 and 115,371.36 is: 159,230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,626.18 : 242,391.42 = 115,371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,626.18/242,391.42 = 115,371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,626.18x = 242,391.42 × 115,371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,626.18x = 27,965,027,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,965,027,777.73/175,626.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,230.41

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