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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,051.40, 261,993.90 and 154,056.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,051.40, 261,993.90 and 154,056.20 is: 230,571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,051.40 : 261,993.90 = 154,056.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,051.40/261,993.90 = 154,056.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,051.40x = 261,993.90 × 154,056.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,051.40x = 40,361,784,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,361,784,657.18/175,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,571.05

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