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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,266.98, 263,027.23 and 70,115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,266.98, 263,027.23 and 70,115.30 is: 105,223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,266.98 : 263,027.23 = 70,115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,266.98/263,027.23 = 70,115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,266.98x = 263,027.23 × 70,115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,266.98x = 18,442,233,139.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,442,233,139.62/175,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,223.66

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