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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,431.59, 263,167.95 and 61,544.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,431.59, 263,167.95 and 61,544.58 is: 92,324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,431.59 : 263,167.95 = 61,544.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,431.59/263,167.95 = 61,544.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,431.59x = 263,167.95 × 61,544.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,431.59x = 16,196,560,196.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,196,560,196.12/175,431.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,324.08

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