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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,225.20, 262,967.40 and 116,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,225.20, 262,967.40 and 116,041.20 is: 174,147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,225.20 : 262,967.40 = 116,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,225.20/262,967.40 = 116,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,225.20x = 262,967.40 × 116,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,225.20x = 30,515,052,656.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,515,052,656.88/175,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,147.63

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