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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,008.06, 261,146.43 and 156,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,008.06, 261,146.43 and 156,158.28 is: 233,018.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,008.06 : 261,146.43 = 156,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,008.06/261,146.43 = 156,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,008.06x = 261,146.43 × 156,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,008.06x = 40,780,177,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,780,177,336.94/175,008.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,018.85

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