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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,219.20, 262,958.40 and 116,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,219.20, 262,958.40 and 116,035.20 is: 174,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,219.20 : 262,958.40 = 116,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,219.20/262,958.40 = 116,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,219.20x = 262,958.40 × 116,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,219.20x = 30,512,430,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,512,430,535.68/175,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,138.62

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