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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,002.60, 262,503.90 and 108,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,002.60, 262,503.90 and 108,226.20 is: 162,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,002.60 : 262,503.90 = 108,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,002.60/262,503.90 = 108,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,002.60x = 262,503.90 × 108,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,002.60x = 28,409,799,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,409,799,582.18/175,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,339.30

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