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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,245.60, 262,868.40 and 119,949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,245.60, 262,868.40 and 119,949.60 is: 179,924.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,245.60 : 262,868.40 = 119,949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,245.60/262,868.40 = 119,949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,245.60x = 262,868.40 × 119,949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,245.60x = 31,530,959,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,530,959,432.64/175,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,924.40

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