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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,059.55, 262,589.33 and 133,069.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,059.55, 262,589.33 and 133,069.15 is: 199,603.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,059.55 : 262,589.33 = 133,069.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,059.55/262,589.33 = 133,069.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,059.55x = 262,589.33 × 133,069.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,059.55x = 34,942,538,942.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,942,538,942.17/175,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,603.73

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