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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,246.60, 262,869.90 and 119,950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,246.60, 262,869.90 and 119,950.60 is: 179,925.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,246.60 : 262,869.90 = 119,950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,246.60/262,869.90 = 119,950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,246.60x = 262,869.90 × 119,950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,246.60x = 31,531,402,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,531,402,226.94/175,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,925.90

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