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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,097.76, 262,404.72 and 151,666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,097.76, 262,404.72 and 151,666.08 is: 227,289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,097.76 : 262,404.72 = 151,666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,097.76/262,404.72 = 151,666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,097.76x = 262,404.72 × 151,666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,097.76x = 39,797,895,255.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,797,895,255.90/175,097.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,289.57

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