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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,104, 261,158.88 and 75,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,104, 261,158.88 and 75,608 is: 113,413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,104 : 261,158.88 = 75,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,104/261,158.88 = 75,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,104x = 261,158.88 × 75,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,104x = 19,745,700,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,745,700,599.04/174,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,413.25

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