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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,849.54, 242,660.88 and 112,180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,849.54, 242,660.88 and 112,180.50 is: 154,801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,849.54 : 242,660.88 = 112,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,849.54/242,660.88 = 112,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,849.54x = 242,660.88 × 112,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,849.54x = 27,221,818,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,221,818,848.84/175,849.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,801.77

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