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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,335.40, 262,997.34 and 70,126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,335.40, 262,997.34 and 70,126.12 is: 105,186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,335.40 : 262,997.34 = 70,126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,335.40/262,997.34 = 70,126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,335.40x = 262,997.34 × 70,126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,335.40x = 18,442,983,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,442,983,024.52/175,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,186.88

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