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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,979.84, 242,788.54 and 115,583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,979.84, 242,788.54 and 115,583.23 is: 159,463.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,979.84 : 242,788.54 = 115,583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,979.84/242,788.54 = 115,583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,979.84x = 242,788.54 × 115,583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,979.84x = 28,062,281,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,062,281,868.33/175,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,463.05

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