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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,945.20, 263,975.72 and 117,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,945.20, 263,975.72 and 117,012.72 is: 175,557.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,945.20 : 263,975.72 = 117,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,945.20/263,975.72 = 117,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,945.20x = 263,975.72 × 117,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,945.20x = 30,888,517,011.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,888,517,011.16/175,945.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,557.60

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