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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,010.06, 261,149.42 and 156,160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,010.06, 261,149.42 and 156,160.28 is: 233,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,010.06 : 261,149.42 = 156,160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,010.06/261,149.42 = 156,160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,010.06x = 261,149.42 × 156,160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,010.06x = 40,781,166,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,781,166,549.04/175,010.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,021.84

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