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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,028.60, 262,542.90 and 115,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,028.60, 262,542.90 and 115,542.20 is: 173,313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,028.60 : 262,542.90 = 115,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,028.60/262,542.90 = 115,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,028.60x = 262,542.90 × 115,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,028.60x = 30,334,784,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,334,784,260.38/175,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,313.30

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