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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,232.36, 263,397.20 and 115,643.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,232.36, 263,397.20 and 115,643.76 is: 173,827.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,232.36 : 263,397.20 = 115,643.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,232.36/263,397.20 = 115,643.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,232.36x = 263,397.20 × 115,643.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,232.36x = 30,460,241,922.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,460,241,922.98/175,232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,827.73

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