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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,309.60, 262,964.40 and 131,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,309.60, 262,964.40 and 131,245.60 is: 196,868.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,309.60 : 262,964.40 = 131,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,309.60/262,964.40 = 131,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,309.60x = 262,964.40 × 131,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,309.60x = 34,512,920,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,512,920,456.64/175,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,868.40

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