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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,060.20, 262,907.10 and 153,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,060.20, 262,907.10 and 153,287.40 is: 230,208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,060.20 : 262,907.10 = 153,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,060.20/262,907.10 = 153,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,060.20x = 262,907.10 × 153,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,060.20x = 40,300,345,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,300,345,800.54/175,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,208.50

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