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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,057.20, 262,902.60 and 153,284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,057.20, 262,902.60 and 153,284.40 is: 230,204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,057.20 : 262,902.60 = 153,284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,057.20/262,902.60 = 153,284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,057.20x = 262,902.60 × 153,284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,057.20x = 40,298,867,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,298,867,299.44/175,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,204.00

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