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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,035.20, 262,869.60 and 153,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,035.20, 262,869.60 and 153,262.40 is: 230,170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,035.20 : 262,869.60 = 153,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,035.20/262,869.60 = 153,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,035.20x = 262,869.60 × 153,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,035.20x = 40,288,025,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,288,025,783.04/175,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,170.99

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