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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,514.30, 263,271.45 and 134,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,514.30, 263,271.45 and 134,042.30 is: 201,063.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,514.30 : 263,271.45 = 134,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,514.30/263,271.45 = 134,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,514.30x = 263,271.45 × 134,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,514.30x = 35,289,510,682.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,289,510,682.34/175,514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,063.45

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