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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,179.20, 262,898.40 and 115,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,179.20, 262,898.40 and 115,995.20 is: 174,078.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,179.20 : 262,898.40 = 115,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,179.20/262,898.40 = 115,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,179.20x = 262,898.40 × 115,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,179.20x = 30,494,952,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,494,952,487.68/175,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,078.61

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