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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,901.82, 242,597.43 and 115,425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,901.82, 242,597.43 and 115,425.42 is: 159,190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,901.82 : 242,597.43 = 115,425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,901.82/242,597.43 = 115,425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,901.82x = 242,597.43 × 115,425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,901.82x = 28,001,910,248.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,001,910,248.67/175,901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,190.57

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