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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,497.28, 263,284.80 and 81,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,497.28, 263,284.80 and 81,952 is: 122,946.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,497.28 : 263,284.80 = 81,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,497.28/263,284.80 = 81,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,497.28x = 263,284.80 × 81,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,497.28x = 21,576,715,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,576,715,929.60/175,497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,946.16

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