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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,115.08, 262,251.78 and 100,007.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,115.08, 262,251.78 and 100,007.74 is: 149,771.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,115.08 : 262,251.78 = 100,007.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,115.08/262,251.78 = 100,007.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,115.08x = 262,251.78 × 100,007.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,115.08x = 26,227,207,828.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,227,207,828.78/175,115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,771.27

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