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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,638.56, 263,457.45 and 135,715.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,638.56, 263,457.45 and 135,715.59 is: 203,573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,638.56 : 263,457.45 = 135,715.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,638.56/263,457.45 = 135,715.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,638.56x = 263,457.45 × 135,715.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,638.56x = 35,755,283,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,755,283,246.71/175,638.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,573.09

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