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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,647, 242,326.71 and 115,250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,647, 242,326.71 and 115,250.97 is: 159,002.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,647 : 242,326.71 = 115,250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,647/242,326.71 = 115,250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,647x = 242,326.71 × 115,250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,647x = 27,928,388,384.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,928,388,384.41/175,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,002.93

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