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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,255.26, 262,777.60 and 68,512.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,255.26, 262,777.60 and 68,512.08 is: 102,726.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,255.26 : 262,777.60 = 68,512.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,255.26/262,777.60 = 68,512.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,255.26x = 262,777.60 × 68,512.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,255.26x = 18,003,441,217.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,003,441,217.15/175,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,726.97

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