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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,999.20, 263,230.80 and 157,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,999.20, 263,230.80 and 157,413.60 is: 235,433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,999.20 : 263,230.80 = 157,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,999.20/263,230.80 = 157,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,999.20x = 263,230.80 × 157,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,999.20x = 41,436,107,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,436,107,858.88/175,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,433.50

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