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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,263.96, 262,783.86 and 104,167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,263.96, 262,783.86 and 104,167.63 is: 156,184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,263.96 : 262,783.86 = 104,167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,263.96/262,783.86 = 104,167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,263.96x = 262,783.86 × 104,167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,263.96x = 27,373,571,898.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,373,571,898.45/175,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,184.83

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