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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,979.25, 241,952.10 and 156,675.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,979.25, 241,952.10 and 156,675.33 is: 215,411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,979.25 : 241,952.10 = 156,675.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,979.25/241,952.10 = 156,675.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,979.25x = 241,952.10 × 156,675.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,979.25x = 37,907,925,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,907,925,111.69/175,979.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,411.33

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