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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,280.20, 263,438.70 and 152,470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,280.20, 263,438.70 and 152,470.60 is: 229,156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,280.20 : 263,438.70 = 152,470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,280.20/263,438.70 = 152,470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,280.20x = 263,438.70 × 152,470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,280.20x = 40,166,656,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,166,656,652.22/175,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,156.84

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