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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,262.96, 262,782.36 and 104,166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,262.96, 262,782.36 and 104,166.63 is: 156,183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,262.96 : 262,782.36 = 104,166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,262.96/262,782.36 = 104,166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,262.96x = 262,782.36 × 104,166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,262.96x = 27,373,152,864.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,373,152,864.65/175,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,183.33

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