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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,975.47, 242,717.14 and 115,524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,975.47, 242,717.14 and 115,524.06 is: 159,338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,975.47 : 242,717.14 = 115,524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,975.47/242,717.14 = 115,524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,975.47x = 242,717.14 × 115,524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,975.47x = 28,039,668,678.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,039,668,678.60/175,975.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,338.51

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