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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,526.40, 263,289.60 and 155,187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,526.40, 263,289.60 and 155,187.30 is: 232,780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,526.40 : 263,289.60 = 155,187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,526.40/263,289.60 = 155,187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,526.40x = 263,289.60 × 155,187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,526.40x = 40,859,202,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,859,202,142.08/175,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,780.95

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