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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,040.70, 262,877.85 and 153,267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,040.70, 262,877.85 and 153,267.90 is: 230,179.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,040.70 : 262,877.85 = 153,267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,040.70/262,877.85 = 153,267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,040.70x = 262,877.85 × 153,267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,040.70x = 40,290,736,026.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,290,736,026.02/175,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,179.24

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