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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,272.40, 262,908.60 and 133,800.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,272.40, 262,908.60 and 133,800.40 is: 200,700.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,272.40 : 262,908.60 = 133,800.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,272.40/262,908.60 = 133,800.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,272.40x = 262,908.60 × 133,800.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,272.40x = 35,177,275,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,177,275,843.44/175,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,700.60

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