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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,031.20, 262,676.40 and 115,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,031.20, 262,676.40 and 115,847.20 is: 173,856.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,031.20 : 262,676.40 = 115,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,031.20/262,676.40 = 115,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,031.20x = 262,676.40 × 115,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,031.20x = 30,430,325,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,430,325,446.08/175,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,856.58

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