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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,091.40, 260,971.52 and 165,125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,091.40, 260,971.52 and 165,125.96 is: 246,118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,091.40 : 260,971.52 = 165,125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,091.40/260,971.52 = 165,125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,091.40x = 260,971.52 × 165,125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,091.40x = 43,093,172,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,093,172,772.66/175,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,118.16

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