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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,544.10, 263,316.15 and 157,829.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,544.10, 263,316.15 and 157,829.40 is: 236,744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,544.10 : 263,316.15 = 157,829.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,544.10/263,316.15 = 157,829.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,544.10x = 263,316.15 × 157,829.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,544.10x = 41,559,029,964.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,559,029,964.81/175,544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,744.10

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