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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,977.47, 242,719.90 and 115,526.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,977.47, 242,719.90 and 115,526.06 is: 159,341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,977.47 : 242,719.90 = 115,526.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,977.47/242,719.90 = 115,526.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,977.47x = 242,719.90 × 115,526.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,977.47x = 28,040,473,730.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,040,473,730.59/175,977.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,341.27

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