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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,545.81, 263,752.02 and 112,393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,545.81, 263,752.02 and 112,393.46 is: 168,867.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,545.81 : 263,752.02 = 112,393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,545.81/263,752.02 = 112,393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,545.81x = 263,752.02 × 112,393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,545.81x = 29,644,000,791.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,644,000,791.03/175,545.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,867.61

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