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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,274.29, 262,989.20 and 130,251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,274.29, 262,989.20 and 130,251.25 is: 195,434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,274.29 : 262,989.20 = 130,251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,274.29/262,989.20 = 130,251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,274.29x = 262,989.20 × 130,251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,274.29x = 34,254,671,385.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,254,671,385.24/175,274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,434.66

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