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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,350.56, 263,003.96 and 70,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,350.56, 263,003.96 and 70,170.44 is: 105,246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,350.56 : 263,003.96 = 70,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,350.56/263,003.96 = 70,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,350.56x = 263,003.96 × 70,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,350.56x = 18,455,102,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,455,102,455.35/175,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,246.90

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