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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,850.26, 242,584.88 and 115,412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,850.26, 242,584.88 and 115,412.52 is: 159,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,850.26 : 242,584.88 = 115,412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,850.26/242,584.88 = 115,412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,850.26x = 242,584.88 × 115,412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,850.26x = 27,997,332,314.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,997,332,314.70/175,850.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,211.21

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