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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,095.40, 262,124.70 and 115,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,095.40, 262,124.70 and 115,997.80 is: 173,653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,095.40 : 262,124.70 = 115,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,095.40/262,124.70 = 115,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,095.40x = 262,124.70 × 115,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,095.40x = 30,405,888,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,405,888,525.66/175,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,653.27

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