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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,989.09, 242,801.30 and 115,592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,989.09, 242,801.30 and 115,592.48 is: 159,475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,989.09 : 242,801.30 = 115,592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,989.09/242,801.30 = 115,592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,989.09x = 242,801.30 × 115,592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,989.09x = 28,066,003,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,066,003,200.22/175,989.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,475.81

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