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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,040.20, 262,689.90 and 115,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,040.20, 262,689.90 and 115,856.20 is: 173,870.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,040.20 : 262,689.90 = 115,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,040.20/262,689.90 = 115,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,040.20x = 262,689.90 × 115,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,040.20x = 30,434,253,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,434,253,592.38/175,040.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,870.08

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