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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,190.38, 262,580.56 and 80,429.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,190.38, 262,580.56 and 80,429.71 is: 120,550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,190.38 : 262,580.56 = 80,429.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,190.38/262,580.56 = 80,429.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,190.38x = 262,580.56 × 80,429.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,190.38x = 21,119,278,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,119,278,292.44/175,190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,550.45

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