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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,279.20, 263,437.20 and 152,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,279.20, 263,437.20 and 152,469.60 is: 229,155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,279.20 : 263,437.20 = 152,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,279.20/263,437.20 = 152,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,279.20x = 263,437.20 × 152,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,279.20x = 40,166,164,509.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,166,164,509.12/175,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,155.34

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