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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,525.60, 263,288.40 and 131,461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,525.60, 263,288.40 and 131,461.60 is: 197,192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,525.60 : 263,288.40 = 131,461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,525.60/263,288.40 = 131,461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,525.60x = 263,288.40 × 131,461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,525.60x = 34,612,314,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,612,314,325.44/175,525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,192.40

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