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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,280.60, 262,920.90 and 156,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,280.60, 262,920.90 and 156,848.60 is: 235,272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,280.60 : 262,920.90 = 156,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,280.60/262,920.90 = 156,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,280.60x = 262,920.90 × 156,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,280.60x = 41,238,775,075.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,238,775,075.74/175,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,272.90

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