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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,150.62, 261,061.76 and 165,187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,150.62, 261,061.76 and 165,187.26 is: 246,211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,150.62 : 261,061.76 = 165,187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,150.62/261,061.76 = 165,187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,150.62x = 261,061.76 × 165,187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,150.62x = 43,124,075,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,124,075,999.24/175,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,211.38

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