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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,615.73, 263,423.20 and 135,692.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,615.73, 263,423.20 and 135,692.72 is: 203,538.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,615.73 : 263,423.20 = 135,692.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,615.73/263,423.20 = 135,692.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,615.73x = 263,423.20 × 135,692.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,615.73x = 35,744,608,862.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,744,608,862.76/175,615.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,538.77

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