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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,264.96, 262,785.36 and 104,168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,264.96, 262,785.36 and 104,168.63 is: 156,186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,264.96 : 262,785.36 = 104,168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,264.96/262,785.36 = 104,168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,264.96x = 262,785.36 × 104,168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,264.96x = 27,373,990,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,373,990,935.26/175,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,186.33

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