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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,036.70, 262,684.65 and 115,852.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,036.70, 262,684.65 and 115,852.70 is: 173,864.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,036.70 : 262,684.65 = 115,852.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,036.70/262,684.65 = 115,852.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,036.70x = 262,684.65 × 115,852.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,036.70x = 30,432,725,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,432,725,951.06/175,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,864.83

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