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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,966.97, 242,770.77 and 115,570.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,966.97, 242,770.77 and 115,570.33 is: 159,445.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,966.97 : 242,770.77 = 115,570.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,966.97/242,770.77 = 115,570.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,966.97x = 242,770.77 × 115,570.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,966.97x = 28,057,097,396.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,057,097,396.33/175,966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,445.25

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