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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,534.88, 263,063.80 and 74,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,534.88, 263,063.80 and 74,248.80 is: 111,272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,534.88 : 263,063.80 = 74,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,534.88/263,063.80 = 74,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,534.88x = 263,063.80 × 74,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,534.88x = 19,532,171,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,532,171,473.44/175,534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,272.31

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