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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,041.30, 262,367.55 and 96,212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,041.30, 262,367.55 and 96,212.10 is: 144,211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,041.30 : 262,367.55 = 96,212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,041.30/262,367.55 = 96,212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,041.30x = 262,367.55 × 96,212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,041.30x = 25,242,932,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,242,932,957.36/175,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,211.30

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