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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,265.96, 262,786.86 and 104,169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,265.96, 262,786.86 and 104,169.64 is: 156,187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,265.96 : 262,786.86 = 104,169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,265.96/262,786.86 = 104,169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,265.96x = 262,786.86 × 104,169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,265.96x = 27,374,412,602.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,374,412,602.93/175,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,187.85

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