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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,611.74, 263,151.53 and 116,234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,611.74, 263,151.53 and 116,234.69 is: 174,175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,611.74 : 263,151.53 = 116,234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,611.74/263,151.53 = 116,234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,611.74x = 263,151.53 × 116,234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,611.74x = 30,587,335,931.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587,335,931.40/175,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,175.92

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