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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,335.66, 263,011.30 and 53,747.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,335.66, 263,011.30 and 53,747.23 is: 80,623.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,335.66 : 263,011.30 = 53,747.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,335.66/263,011.30 = 53,747.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,335.66x = 263,011.30 × 53,747.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,335.66x = 14,136,128,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,136,128,833.70/175,335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,623.24

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