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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,270.60, 262,905.90 and 108,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,270.60, 262,905.90 and 108,494.20 is: 162,741.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,270.60 : 262,905.90 = 108,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,270.60/262,905.90 = 108,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,270.60x = 262,905.90 × 108,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,270.60x = 28,523,765,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,523,765,295.78/175,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,741.30

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