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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,269.70, 262,904.55 and 81,957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,269.70, 262,904.55 and 81,957.70 is: 122,936.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,269.70 : 262,904.55 = 81,957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,269.70/262,904.55 = 81,957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,269.70x = 262,904.55 × 81,957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,269.70x = 21,547,052,237.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,547,052,237.54/175,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,936.55

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