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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,057.65, 262,602.81 and 135,658.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,057.65, 262,602.81 and 135,658.98 is: 203,501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,057.65 : 262,602.81 = 135,658.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,057.65/262,602.81 = 135,658.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,057.65x = 262,602.81 × 135,658.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,057.65x = 35,624,429,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,624,429,349.73/175,057.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,501.13

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