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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,237.20, 262,855.80 and 115,102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,237.20, 262,855.80 and 115,102.80 is: 172,654.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,237.20 : 262,855.80 = 115,102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,237.20/262,855.80 = 115,102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,237.20x = 262,855.80 × 115,102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,237.20x = 30,255,438,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,255,438,576.24/175,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,654.20

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