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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,252.60, 262,490.10 and 135,681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,252.60, 262,490.10 and 135,681.40 is: 203,221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,252.60 : 262,490.10 = 135,681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,252.60/262,490.10 = 135,681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,252.60x = 262,490.10 × 135,681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,252.60x = 35,615,024,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,615,024,254.14/175,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,221.09

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