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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,251.80, 262,877.70 and 133,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,251.80, 262,877.70 and 133,261.40 is: 199,892.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,251.80 : 262,877.70 = 133,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,251.80/262,877.70 = 133,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,251.80x = 262,877.70 × 133,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,251.80x = 35,031,450,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,031,450,330.78/175,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,892.10

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