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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,399.92, 263,165.76 and 105,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,399.92, 263,165.76 and 105,329.52 is: 158,033.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,399.92 : 263,165.76 = 105,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,399.92/263,165.76 = 105,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,399.92x = 263,165.76 × 105,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,399.92x = 27,719,123,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,719,123,181.24/175,399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,033.84

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