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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,230.63, 262,867.80 and 68,600.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,230.63, 262,867.80 and 68,600.82 is: 102,909.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,230.63 : 262,867.80 = 68,600.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,230.63/262,867.80 = 68,600.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,230.63x = 262,867.80 × 68,600.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,230.63x = 18,032,946,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,032,946,631.60/175,230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,909.79

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