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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,312.07, 263,011.84 and 50,653.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,312.07, 263,011.84 and 50,653.07 is: 75,992.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,312.07 : 263,011.84 = 50,653.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,312.07/263,011.84 = 50,653.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,312.07x = 263,011.84 × 50,653.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,312.07x = 13,322,355,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,322,355,574.02/175,312.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,992.23

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