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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,055.66, 262,581.60 and 118,756.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,055.66, 262,581.60 and 118,756.34 is: 178,133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,055.66 : 262,581.60 = 118,756.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,055.66/262,581.60 = 118,756.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,055.66x = 262,581.60 × 118,756.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,055.66x = 31,183,229,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,183,229,767.34/175,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,133.23

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