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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,620.08, 263,323.37 and 68,876.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,620.08, 263,323.37 and 68,876.15 is: 103,272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,620.08 : 263,323.37 = 68,876.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,620.08/263,323.37 = 68,876.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,620.08x = 263,323.37 × 68,876.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,620.08x = 18,136,698,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,136,698,786.20/175,620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,272.35

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