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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,275.20, 262,912.80 and 81,963.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,275.20, 262,912.80 and 81,963.20 is: 122,944.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,275.20 : 262,912.80 = 81,963.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,275.20/262,912.80 = 81,963.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,275.20x = 262,912.80 × 81,963.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,275.20x = 21,549,174,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,549,174,408.96/175,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,944.80

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