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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,510.60, 263,265.90 and 131,446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,510.60, 263,265.90 and 131,446.60 is: 197,169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,510.60 : 263,265.90 = 131,446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,510.60/263,265.90 = 131,446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,510.60x = 263,265.90 × 131,446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,510.60x = 34,605,407,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,605,407,450.94/175,510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,169.90

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