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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,278.20, 263,046.90 and 116,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,278.20, 263,046.90 and 116,094.20 is: 174,227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,278.20 : 263,046.90 = 116,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,278.20/263,046.90 = 116,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,278.20x = 263,046.90 × 116,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,278.20x = 30,538,219,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,538,219,417.98/175,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,227.14

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