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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,536.72, 263,203.48 and 68,795.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,536.72, 263,203.48 and 68,795.93 is: 103,154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,536.72 : 263,203.48 = 68,795.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,536.72/263,203.48 = 68,795.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,536.72x = 263,203.48 × 68,795.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,536.72x = 18,107,328,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,107,328,542.86/175,536.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,154.08

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