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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,268.66, 262,797.68 and 68,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,268.66, 262,797.68 and 68,525.44 is: 102,746.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,268.66 : 262,797.68 = 68,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,268.66/262,797.68 = 68,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,268.66x = 262,797.68 × 68,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,268.66x = 18,008,326,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,008,326,167.30/175,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,746.99

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