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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,157.54, 262,712.50 and 68,467.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,157.54, 262,712.50 and 68,467.26 is: 102,691.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,157.54 : 262,712.50 = 68,467.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,157.54/262,712.50 = 68,467.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,157.54x = 262,712.50 × 68,467.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,157.54x = 17,987,205,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,987,205,042.75/175,157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,691.58

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