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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,729.40, 263,235.70 and 108,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,729.40, 263,235.70 and 108,964.60 is: 163,224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,729.40 : 263,235.70 = 108,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,729.40/263,235.70 = 108,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,729.40x = 263,235.70 × 108,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,729.40x = 28,683,372,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,683,372,756.22/175,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,224.67

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