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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,047.80, 262,571.70 and 112,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,047.80, 262,571.70 and 112,062.20 is: 168,093.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,047.80 : 262,571.70 = 112,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,047.80/262,571.70 = 112,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,047.80x = 262,571.70 × 112,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,047.80x = 29,424,362,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,424,362,359.74/175,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,093.30

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