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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,454.24, 262,668.62 and 130,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,454.24, 262,668.62 and 130,674.20 is: 195,629.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,454.24 : 262,668.62 = 130,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,454.24/262,668.62 = 130,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,454.24x = 262,668.62 × 130,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,454.24x = 34,324,010,796.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,324,010,796.95/175,454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,629.42

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