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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,026.80, 262,102.80 and 115,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,026.80, 262,102.80 and 115,540.40 is: 173,021.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,026.80 : 262,102.80 = 115,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,026.80/262,102.80 = 115,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,026.80x = 262,102.80 × 115,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,026.80x = 30,283,462,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,283,462,353.12/175,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,021.86

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