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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,252.60, 262,878.90 and 155,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,252.60, 262,878.90 and 155,553.40 is: 233,330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,252.60 : 262,878.90 = 155,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,252.60/262,878.90 = 155,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,252.60x = 262,878.90 × 155,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,252.60x = 40,891,706,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,891,706,683.26/175,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,330.10

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