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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,526.10, 263,289.15 and 131,462.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,526.10, 263,289.15 and 131,462.10 is: 197,193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,526.10 : 263,289.15 = 131,462.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,526.10/263,289.15 = 131,462.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,526.10x = 263,289.15 × 131,462.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,526.10x = 34,612,544,566.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,612,544,566.22/175,526.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,193.15

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