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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,513.68, 263,031.96 and 74,227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,513.68, 263,031.96 and 74,227.54 is: 111,240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,513.68 : 263,031.96 = 74,227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,513.68/263,031.96 = 74,227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,513.68x = 263,031.96 × 74,227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,513.68x = 19,524,215,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,524,215,332.18/175,513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,240.42

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