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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,234.54, 262,873.66 and 68,604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,234.54, 262,873.66 and 68,604.72 is: 102,915.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,234.54 : 262,873.66 = 68,604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,234.54/262,873.66 = 68,604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,234.54x = 262,873.66 × 68,604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,234.54x = 18,034,373,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,034,373,839.68/175,234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,915.63

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