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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,669.77, 263,105.58 and 137,481.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,669.77, 263,105.58 and 137,481.11 is: 205,909.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,669.77 : 263,105.58 = 137,481.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,669.77/263,105.58 = 137,481.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,669.77x = 263,105.58 × 137,481.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,669.77x = 36,172,047,372.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,172,047,372.27/175,669.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,909.34

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