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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,283.64, 263,158.97 and 118,548.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,283.64, 263,158.97 and 118,548.09 is: 177,980.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,283.64 : 263,158.97 = 118,548.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,283.64/263,158.97 = 118,548.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,283.64x = 263,158.97 × 118,548.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,283.64x = 31,196,992,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,196,992,667.13/175,283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,980.06

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