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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,011.06, 261,150.91 and 156,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,011.06, 261,150.91 and 156,161.28 is: 233,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,011.06 : 261,150.91 = 156,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,011.06/261,150.91 = 156,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,011.06x = 261,150.91 × 156,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,011.06x = 40,781,660,378.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,781,660,378.76/175,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,023.33

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