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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,097.40, 262,127.70 and 115,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,097.40, 262,127.70 and 115,999.80 is: 173,656.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,097.40 : 262,127.70 = 115,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,097.40/262,127.70 = 115,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,097.40x = 262,127.70 × 115,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,097.40x = 30,406,760,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,406,760,774.46/175,097.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,656.27

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