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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,245.20, 262,997.40 and 116,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,245.20, 262,997.40 and 116,061.20 is: 174,177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,245.20 : 262,997.40 = 116,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,245.20/262,997.40 = 116,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,245.20x = 262,997.40 × 116,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,245.20x = 30,523,793,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,523,793,840.88/175,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,177.63

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