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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,511.93, 263,029.34 and 74,225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,511.93, 263,029.34 and 74,225.79 is: 111,237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,511.93 : 263,029.34 = 74,225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,511.93/263,029.34 = 74,225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,511.93x = 263,029.34 × 74,225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,511.93x = 19,523,559,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,523,559,336.36/175,511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,237.79

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