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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,386.06, 263,014.08 and 63,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,386.06, 263,014.08 and 63,036 is: 94,530.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,386.06 : 263,014.08 = 63,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,386.06/263,014.08 = 63,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,386.06x = 263,014.08 × 63,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,386.06x = 16,579,355,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,579,355,546.88/175,386.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,530.63

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