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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,268.24, 262,797.28 and 80,379.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,268.24, 262,797.28 and 80,379.57 is: 120,521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,268.24 : 262,797.28 = 80,379.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,268.24/262,797.28 = 80,379.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,268.24x = 262,797.28 × 80,379.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,268.24x = 21,123,532,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,123,532,162.62/175,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,521.17

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