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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,983.75, 241,958.28 and 156,679.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,983.75, 241,958.28 and 156,679.83 is: 215,417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,983.75 : 241,958.28 = 156,679.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,983.75/241,958.28 = 156,679.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,983.75x = 241,958.28 × 156,679.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,983.75x = 37,909,982,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,909,982,177.49/175,983.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,417.52

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