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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,220.20, 262,959.90 and 116,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,220.20, 262,959.90 and 116,036.20 is: 174,140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,220.20 : 262,959.90 = 116,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,220.20/262,959.90 = 116,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,220.20x = 262,959.90 × 116,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,220.20x = 30,512,867,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,512,867,548.38/175,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,140.13

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