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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,588.76, 263,456.04 and 112,480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,588.76, 263,456.04 and 112,480.04 is: 168,766.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,588.76 : 263,456.04 = 112,480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,588.76/263,456.04 = 112,480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,588.76x = 263,456.04 × 112,480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,588.76x = 29,633,546,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,633,546,997.88/175,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,766.76

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