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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,591.88, 262,873.72 and 108,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,591.88, 262,873.72 and 108,830.60 is: 162,927.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,591.88 : 262,873.72 = 108,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,591.88/262,873.72 = 108,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,591.88x = 262,873.72 × 108,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,591.88x = 28,608,704,671.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,608,704,671.83/175,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,927.26

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