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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,526.46, 263,123.61 and 108,099.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,526.46, 263,123.61 and 108,099.96 is: 162,047.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,526.46 : 263,123.61 = 108,099.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,526.46/263,123.61 = 108,099.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,526.46x = 263,123.61 × 108,099.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,526.46x = 28,443,651,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,443,651,716.06/175,526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,047.66

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