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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,196.71, 262,740.38 and 115,221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,196.71, 262,740.38 and 115,221.88 is: 172,796.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,196.71 : 262,740.38 = 115,221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,196.71/262,740.38 = 115,221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,196.71x = 262,740.38 × 115,221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,196.71x = 30,273,439,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,273,439,509.87/175,196.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,796.85

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