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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,977.24, 241,949.36 and 156,673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,977.24, 241,949.36 and 156,673.32 is: 215,408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,977.24 : 241,949.36 = 156,673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,977.24/241,949.36 = 156,673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,977.24x = 241,949.36 × 156,673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,977.24x = 37,907,009,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,907,009,503.08/175,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,408.59

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