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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,951.58, 263,296.62 and 152,340.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,951.58, 263,296.62 and 152,340.53 is: 227,964.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,951.58 : 263,296.62 = 152,340.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,951.58/263,296.62 = 152,340.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,951.58x = 263,296.62 × 152,340.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,951.58x = 40,110,745,321.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,110,745,321.53/175,951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,964.68

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