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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,177.44, 262,962.72 and 70,069.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,177.44, 262,962.72 and 70,069.68 is: 105,183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,177.44 : 262,962.72 = 70,069.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,177.44/262,962.72 = 70,069.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,177.44x = 262,962.72 × 70,069.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,177.44x = 18,425,713,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,425,713,642.33/175,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,183.14

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