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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,046.70, 262,886.85 and 153,273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,046.70, 262,886.85 and 153,273.90 is: 230,188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,046.70 : 262,886.85 = 153,273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,046.70/262,886.85 = 153,273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,046.70x = 262,886.85 × 153,273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,046.70x = 40,293,692,758.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,293,692,758.22/175,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,188.25

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