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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,792.82, 242,434.62 and 115,340.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,792.82, 242,434.62 and 115,340.49 is: 159,065.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,792.82 : 242,434.62 = 115,340.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,792.82/242,434.62 = 115,340.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,792.82x = 242,434.62 × 115,340.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,792.82x = 27,962,527,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,962,527,863.76/175,792.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,065.25

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