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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,086.71, 262,635.39 and 68,466.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,086.71, 262,635.39 and 68,466.41 is: 102,701.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,086.71 : 262,635.39 = 68,466.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,086.71/262,635.39 = 68,466.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,086.71x = 262,635.39 × 68,466.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,086.71x = 17,981,702,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981,702,292.25/175,086.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,701.70

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