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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,251.12, 262,887.64 and 119,067.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,251.12, 262,887.64 and 119,067.12 is: 178,608.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,251.12 : 262,887.64 = 119,067.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,251.12/262,887.64 = 119,067.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,251.12x = 262,887.64 × 119,067.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,251.12x = 31,301,274,178.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,301,274,178.40/175,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,608.13

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