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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,227.63, 262,863.30 and 68,597.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,227.63, 262,863.30 and 68,597.82 is: 102,905.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,227.63 : 262,863.30 = 68,597.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,227.63/262,863.30 = 68,597.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,227.63x = 262,863.30 × 68,597.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,227.63x = 18,031,849,338.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,031,849,338.01/175,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,905.29

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