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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,942.22, 263,913.26 and 152,179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,942.22, 263,913.26 and 152,179.13 is: 228,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,942.22 : 263,913.26 = 152,179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,942.22/263,913.26 = 152,179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,942.22x = 263,913.26 × 152,179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,942.22x = 40,162,088,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,162,088,221.80/175,942.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,268.63

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