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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,208.93, 262,431.66 and 115,169.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,208.93, 262,431.66 and 115,169.63 is: 172,503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,208.93 : 262,431.66 = 115,169.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,208.93/262,431.66 = 115,169.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,208.93x = 262,431.66 × 115,169.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,208.93x = 30,224,155,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,224,155,870.33/175,208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,503.52

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