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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,663.38, 262,978.29 and 108,889.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,663.38, 262,978.29 and 108,889.14 is: 163,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,663.38 : 262,978.29 = 108,889.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,663.38/262,978.29 = 108,889.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,663.38x = 262,978.29 × 108,889.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,663.38x = 28,635,479,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,635,479,836.77/175,663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,013.37

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