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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,576.22, 263,371.84 and 68,983.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,576.22, 263,371.84 and 68,983.26 is: 103,477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,576.22 : 263,371.84 = 68,983.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,576.22/263,371.84 = 68,983.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,576.22x = 263,371.84 × 68,983.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,576.22x = 18,168,247,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,168,247,942.94/175,576.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,477.84

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