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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,761.40, 261,623.70 and 115,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,761.40, 261,623.70 and 115,663.80 is: 173,152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,761.40 : 261,623.70 = 115,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,761.40/261,623.70 = 115,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,761.40x = 261,623.70 × 115,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,761.40x = 30,260,391,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,260,391,312.06/174,761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,152.60

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