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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,506.40, 263,259.60 and 157,135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,506.40, 263,259.60 and 157,135.60 is: 235,703.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,506.40 : 263,259.60 = 157,135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,506.40/263,259.60 = 157,135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,506.40x = 263,259.60 × 157,135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,506.40x = 41,367,455,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,367,455,201.76/175,506.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,703.40

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