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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,180.20, 262,899.90 and 115,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,180.20, 262,899.90 and 115,996.20 is: 174,080.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,180.20 : 262,899.90 = 115,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,180.20/262,899.90 = 115,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,180.20x = 262,899.90 × 115,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,180.20x = 30,495,389,380.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,495,389,380.38/175,180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,080.12

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