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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,631.96, 263,235.78 and 85,539.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,631.96, 263,235.78 and 85,539.65 is: 128,206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,631.96 : 263,235.78 = 85,539.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,631.96/263,235.78 = 85,539.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,631.96x = 263,235.78 × 85,539.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,631.96x = 22,517,095,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,517,095,172.50/175,631.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,206.14

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