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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,979.61, 241,952.61 and 156,675.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,979.61, 241,952.61 and 156,675.69 is: 215,411.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,979.61 : 241,952.61 = 156,675.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,979.61/241,952.61 = 156,675.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,979.61x = 241,952.61 × 156,675.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,979.61x = 37,908,092,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,908,092,706.58/175,979.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,411.85

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