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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,512.68, 263,030.46 and 74,226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,512.68, 263,030.46 and 74,226.54 is: 111,238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,512.68 : 263,030.46 = 74,226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,512.68/263,030.46 = 74,226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,512.68x = 263,030.46 × 74,226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,512.68x = 19,523,840,960.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,523,840,960.41/175,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,238.92

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