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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,101.83, 262,888.87 and 112,045.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,101.83, 262,888.87 and 112,045.06 is: 168,218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,101.83 : 262,888.87 = 112,045.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,101.83/262,888.87 = 112,045.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,101.83x = 262,888.87 × 112,045.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,101.83x = 29,455,399,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,455,399,212.48/175,101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,218.68

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