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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,009.06, 261,147.92 and 156,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,009.06, 261,147.92 and 156,159.28 is: 233,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,009.06 : 261,147.92 = 156,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,009.06/261,147.92 = 156,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,009.06x = 261,147.92 × 156,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,009.06x = 40,780,671,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,780,671,160.70/175,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,020.34

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