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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,225.60, 262,838.40 and 119,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,225.60, 262,838.40 and 119,929.60 is: 179,894.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,225.60 : 262,838.40 = 119,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,225.60/262,838.40 = 119,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,225.60x = 262,838.40 × 119,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,225.60x = 31,522,104,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,522,104,176.64/175,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,894.40

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