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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,235.60, 262,507.80 and 101,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,235.60, 262,507.80 and 101,277.20 is: 151,716.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,235.60 : 262,507.80 = 101,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,235.60/262,507.80 = 101,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,235.60x = 262,507.80 × 101,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,235.60x = 26,586,054,962.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,586,054,962.16/175,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,716.06

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