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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,854.06, 242,667.09 and 112,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,854.06, 242,667.09 and 112,185 is: 154,807.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,854.06 : 242,667.09 = 112,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,854.06/242,667.09 = 112,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,854.06x = 242,667.09 × 112,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,854.06x = 27,223,607,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223,607,491.65/175,854.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,807.96

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