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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,932.35, 242,594.08 and 130,694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,932.35, 242,594.08 and 130,694.26 is: 180,215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,932.35 : 242,594.08 = 130,694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,932.35/242,594.08 = 130,694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,932.35x = 242,594.08 × 130,694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,932.35x = 31,705,653,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,705,653,159.50/175,932.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,215.02

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