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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,417.20, 263,255.40 and 116,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,417.20, 263,255.40 and 116,233.20 is: 174,435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,417.20 : 263,255.40 = 116,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,417.20/263,255.40 = 116,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,417.20x = 263,255.40 × 116,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,417.20x = 30,599,017,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,599,017,559.28/175,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,435.67

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