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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,795.79, 263,591.96 and 154,778.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,795.79, 263,591.96 and 154,778.04 is: 232,077.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,795.79 : 263,591.96 = 154,778.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,795.79/263,591.96 = 154,778.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,795.79x = 263,591.96 × 154,778.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,795.79x = 40,798,246,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,798,246,154.67/175,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,077.50

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