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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,214.81, 262,855.06 and 81,720.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,214.81, 262,855.06 and 81,720.56 is: 122,596.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,214.81 : 262,855.06 = 81,720.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,214.81/262,855.06 = 81,720.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,214.81x = 262,855.06 × 81,720.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,214.81x = 21,480,663,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,480,663,154.87/175,214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,596.16

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