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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,729.96, 263,857.98 and 152,110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,729.96, 263,857.98 and 152,110.60 is: 228,393.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,729.96 : 263,857.98 = 152,110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,729.96/263,857.98 = 152,110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,729.96x = 263,857.98 × 152,110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,729.96x = 40,135,595,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,135,595,652.59/175,729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,393.59

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