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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,233.36, 263,398.70 and 115,644.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,233.36, 263,398.70 and 115,644.76 is: 173,829.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,233.36 : 263,398.70 = 115,644.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,233.36/263,398.70 = 115,644.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,233.36x = 263,398.70 × 115,644.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,233.36x = 30,460,679,445.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,460,679,445.81/175,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,829.23

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