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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,510.65, 263,265.98 and 155,171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,510.65, 263,265.98 and 155,171.55 is: 232,757.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,510.65 : 263,265.98 = 155,171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,510.65/263,265.98 = 155,171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,510.65x = 263,265.98 × 155,171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,510.65x = 40,851,389,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,851,389,403.01/175,510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,757.33

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