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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,235.40, 262,853.10 and 133,763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,235.40, 262,853.10 and 133,763.40 is: 200,645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,235.40 : 262,853.10 = 133,763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,235.40/262,853.10 = 133,763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,235.40x = 262,853.10 × 133,763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,235.40x = 35,160,124,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,160,124,356.54/175,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,645.10

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