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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,427.20, 262,924.80 and 119,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,427.20, 262,924.80 and 119,267.20 is: 178,753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,427.20 : 262,924.80 = 119,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,427.20/262,924.80 = 119,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,427.20x = 262,924.80 × 119,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,427.20x = 31,358,304,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,358,304,706.56/175,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,753.95

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