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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,650.05, 263,488.41 and 68,982.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,650.05, 263,488.41 and 68,982.55 is: 103,479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,650.05 : 263,488.41 = 68,982.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,650.05/263,488.41 = 68,982.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,650.05x = 263,488.41 × 68,982.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,650.05x = 18,176,102,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,176,102,417.25/175,650.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,479.06

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