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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,611.04, 263,416.17 and 135,688.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,611.04, 263,416.17 and 135,688.03 is: 203,531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,611.04 : 263,416.17 = 135,688.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,611.04/263,416.17 = 135,688.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,611.04x = 263,416.17 × 135,688.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,611.04x = 35,742,420,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,742,420,264.49/175,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,531.74

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