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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,337.56, 263,072.58 and 105,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,337.56, 263,072.58 and 105,265.72 is: 157,938.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,337.56 : 263,072.58 = 105,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,337.56/263,072.58 = 105,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,337.56x = 263,072.58 × 105,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,337.56x = 27,692,524,545.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,692,524,545.96/175,337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,938.35

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