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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,481.72, 263,357.94 and 130,604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,481.72, 263,357.94 and 130,604.48 is: 196,007.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,481.72 : 263,357.94 = 130,604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,481.72/263,357.94 = 130,604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,481.72x = 263,357.94 × 130,604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,481.72x = 34,395,726,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,395,726,807.57/175,481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,007.46

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