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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,611.24, 263,150.78 and 116,234.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,611.24, 263,150.78 and 116,234.19 is: 174,175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,611.24 : 263,150.78 = 116,234.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,611.24/263,150.78 = 116,234.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,611.24x = 263,150.78 × 116,234.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,611.24x = 30,587,117,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587,117,180.00/175,611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,175.17

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