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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,569.57, 262,661.45 and 135,283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,569.57, 262,661.45 and 135,283.37 is: 202,391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,569.57 : 262,661.45 = 135,283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,569.57/262,661.45 = 135,283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,569.57x = 262,661.45 × 135,283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,569.57x = 35,533,724,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,533,724,135.36/175,569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,391.13

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