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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,284.64, 263,160.47 and 118,549.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,284.64, 263,160.47 and 118,549.09 is: 177,981.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,284.64 : 263,160.47 = 118,549.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,284.64/263,160.47 = 118,549.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,284.64x = 263,160.47 × 118,549.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,284.64x = 31,197,434,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,197,434,242.47/175,284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,981.56

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