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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,459.28, 263,227.80 and 81,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,459.28, 263,227.80 and 81,914 is: 122,889.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,459.28 : 263,227.80 = 81,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,459.28/263,227.80 = 81,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,459.28x = 263,227.80 × 81,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,459.28x = 21,562,042,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,562,042,009.20/175,459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,889.15

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