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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,221.80, 262,832.70 and 135,900.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,221.80, 262,832.70 and 135,900.20 is: 203,850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,221.80 : 262,832.70 = 135,900.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,221.80/262,832.70 = 135,900.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,221.80x = 262,832.70 × 135,900.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,221.80x = 35,719,016,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,719,016,496.54/175,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,850.30

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