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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,511.40, 263,267.10 and 157,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,511.40, 263,267.10 and 157,140.60 is: 235,710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,511.40 : 263,267.10 = 157,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,511.40/263,267.10 = 157,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,511.40x = 263,267.10 × 157,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,511.40x = 41,369,950,054.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,369,950,054.26/175,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,710.90

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