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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,455.24, 262,670.12 and 130,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,455.24, 262,670.12 and 130,675.20 is: 195,630.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,455.24 : 262,670.12 = 130,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,455.24/262,670.12 = 130,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,455.24x = 262,670.12 × 130,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,455.24x = 34,324,470,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,324,470,465.02/175,455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,630.92

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