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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,091.70, 262,637.55 and 154,424.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,091.70, 262,637.55 and 154,424.55 is: 231,636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,091.70 : 262,637.55 = 154,424.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,091.70/262,637.55 = 154,424.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,091.70x = 262,637.55 × 154,424.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,091.70x = 40,557,685,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,557,685,471.85/175,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,636.83

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