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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,276.80, 263,174.40 and 135,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,276.80, 263,174.40 and 135,878.40 is: 204,018.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,276.80 : 263,174.40 = 135,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,276.80/263,174.40 = 135,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,276.80x = 263,174.40 × 135,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,276.80x = 35,759,716,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,759,716,392.96/175,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,018.54

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