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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,340.10, 263,010.15 and 108,984.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,340.10, 263,010.15 and 108,984.90 is: 163,477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,340.10 : 263,010.15 = 108,984.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,340.10/263,010.15 = 108,984.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,340.10x = 263,010.15 × 108,984.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,340.10x = 28,664,134,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,664,134,896.74/175,340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,477.35

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