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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,720.29, 263,688.72 and 69,085.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,720.29, 263,688.72 and 69,085.50 is: 103,670.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,720.29 : 263,688.72 = 69,085.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,720.29/263,688.72 = 69,085.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,720.29x = 263,688.72 × 69,085.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,720.29x = 18,217,067,065.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,217,067,065.56/175,720.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,670.82

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