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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,005.20, 262,637.40 and 115,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,005.20, 262,637.40 and 115,821.20 is: 173,817.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,005.20 : 262,637.40 = 115,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,005.20/262,637.40 = 115,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,005.20x = 262,637.40 × 115,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,005.20x = 30,418,978,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,418,978,832.88/175,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,817.57

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