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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,027.60, 262,541.40 and 115,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,027.60, 262,541.40 and 115,541.20 is: 173,311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,027.60 : 262,541.40 = 115,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,027.60/262,541.40 = 115,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,027.60x = 262,541.40 × 115,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,027.60x = 30,334,348,405.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,334,348,405.68/175,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,311.80

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