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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,544.31, 263,749.77 and 112,391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,544.31, 263,749.77 and 112,391.96 is: 168,865.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,544.31 : 263,749.77 = 112,391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,544.31/263,749.77 = 112,391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,544.31x = 263,749.77 × 112,391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,544.31x = 29,643,352,281.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,643,352,281.10/175,544.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,865.35

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