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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,185.32, 262,768.26 and 155,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,185.32, 262,768.26 and 155,687 is: 233,521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,185.32 : 262,768.26 = 155,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,185.32/262,768.26 = 155,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,185.32x = 262,768.26 × 155,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,185.32x = 40,909,602,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,909,602,094.62/175,185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,521.86

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