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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,271.79, 262,985.45 and 130,248.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,271.79, 262,985.45 and 130,248.75 is: 195,430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,271.79 : 262,985.45 = 130,248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,271.79/262,985.45 = 130,248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,271.79x = 262,985.45 × 130,248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,271.79x = 34,253,525,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,253,525,479.44/175,271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,430.91

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