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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,635.02, 262,886.84 and 115,712.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,635.02, 262,886.84 and 115,712.97 is: 173,196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,635.02 : 262,886.84 = 115,712.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,635.02/262,886.84 = 115,712.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,635.02x = 262,886.84 × 115,712.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,635.02x = 30,419,418,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,419,418,075.49/175,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,196.77

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