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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,268.26, 263,135.90 and 118,532.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,268.26, 263,135.90 and 118,532.77 is: 177,957.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,268.26 : 263,135.90 = 118,532.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,268.26/263,135.90 = 118,532.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,268.26x = 263,135.90 × 118,532.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,268.26x = 31,190,228,232.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,190,228,232.07/175,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,957.08

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