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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,254.40, 262,881.60 and 155,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,254.40, 262,881.60 and 155,209.60 is: 232,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,254.40 : 262,881.60 = 155,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,254.40/262,881.60 = 155,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,254.40x = 262,881.60 × 155,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,254.40x = 40,801,747,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,801,747,983.36/175,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,814.40

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