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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,232.11, 263,396.83 and 115,643.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,232.11, 263,396.83 and 115,643.51 is: 173,827.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,232.11 : 263,396.83 = 115,643.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,232.11/263,396.83 = 115,643.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,232.11x = 263,396.83 × 115,643.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,232.11x = 30,460,133,944.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,460,133,944.07/175,232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,827.35

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