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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,443.15, 263,346.44 and 108,023.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,443.15, 263,346.44 and 108,023.75 is: 162,147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,443.15 : 263,346.44 = 108,023.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,443.15/263,346.44 = 108,023.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,443.15x = 263,346.44 × 108,023.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,443.15x = 28,447,668,141.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,447,668,141.10/175,443.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,147.50

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