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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,576.73, 263,372.59 and 68,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,576.73, 263,372.59 and 68,983.76 is: 103,478.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,576.73 : 263,372.59 = 68,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,576.73/263,372.59 = 68,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,576.73x = 263,372.59 × 68,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,576.73x = 18,168,431,539.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,168,431,539.14/175,576.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,478.59

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