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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,231.11, 263,395.33 and 115,642.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,231.11, 263,395.33 and 115,642.51 is: 173,825.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,231.11 : 263,395.33 = 115,642.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,231.11/263,395.33 = 115,642.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,231.11x = 263,395.33 × 115,642.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,231.11x = 30,459,695,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,459,695,846.78/175,231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,825.85

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