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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,063.94, 262,367.46 and 80,259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,063.94, 262,367.46 and 80,259.92 is: 120,285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,063.94 : 262,367.46 = 80,259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,063.94/262,367.46 = 80,259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,063.94x = 262,367.46 × 80,259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,063.94x = 21,057,591,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,057,591,350.20/175,063.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,285.14

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