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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,747, 263,624.94 and 63,436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,747, 263,624.94 and 63,436.84 is: 95,156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,747 : 263,624.94 = 63,436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,747/263,624.94 = 63,436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,747x = 263,624.94 × 63,436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,747x = 16,723,533,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,723,533,138.79/175,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,156.86

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