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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,963.20, 264,002.72 and 117,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,963.20, 264,002.72 and 117,030.72 is: 175,584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,963.20 : 264,002.72 = 117,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,963.20/264,002.72 = 117,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,963.20x = 264,002.72 × 117,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,963.20x = 30,896,428,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,896,428,403.56/175,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,584.60

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