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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,362.80, 263,044.20 and 119,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,362.80, 263,044.20 and 119,375.60 is: 179,063.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,362.80 : 263,044.20 = 119,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,362.80/263,044.20 = 119,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,362.80x = 263,044.20 × 119,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,362.80x = 31,401,059,201.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,401,059,201.52/175,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,063.40

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