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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,067.80, 261,996.90 and 104,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,067.80, 261,996.90 and 104,997.40 is: 157,133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,067.80 : 261,996.90 = 104,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,067.80/261,996.90 = 104,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,067.80x = 261,996.90 × 104,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,067.80x = 27,508,993,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,508,993,308.06/175,067.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,133.37

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