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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,524.40, 263,286.60 and 155,185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,524.40, 263,286.60 and 155,185.30 is: 232,777.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,524.40 : 263,286.60 = 155,185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,524.40/263,286.60 = 155,185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,524.40x = 263,286.60 × 155,185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,524.40x = 40,858,210,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,858,210,006.98/175,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,777.95

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