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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,318.20, 263,106.90 and 116,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,318.20, 263,106.90 and 116,134.20 is: 174,287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,318.20 : 263,106.90 = 116,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,318.20/263,106.90 = 116,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,318.20x = 263,106.90 × 116,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,318.20x = 30,555,709,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,555,709,345.98/175,318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,287.15

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