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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,263.40, 262,895.10 and 133,791.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,263.40, 262,895.10 and 133,791.40 is: 200,687.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,263.40 : 262,895.10 = 133,791.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,263.40/262,895.10 = 133,791.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,263.40x = 262,895.10 × 133,791.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,263.40x = 35,173,103,482.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,173,103,482.14/175,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,687.10

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