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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,096.60, 262,256.10 and 135,525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,096.60, 262,256.10 and 135,525.40 is: 202,987.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,096.60 : 262,256.10 = 135,525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,096.60/262,256.10 = 135,525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,096.60x = 262,256.10 × 135,525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,096.60x = 35,542,362,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,542,362,854.94/175,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,987.17

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