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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,023.10, 262,145.85 and 151,695.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,023.10, 262,145.85 and 151,695.10 is: 227,205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,023.10 : 262,145.85 = 151,695.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,023.10/262,145.85 = 151,695.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,023.10x = 262,145.85 × 151,695.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,023.10x = 39,766,240,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,766,240,930.34/175,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,205.67

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