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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,750.83, 264,046.81 and 112,694.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,750.83, 264,046.81 and 112,694.49 is: 169,311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,750.83 : 264,046.81 = 112,694.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,750.83/264,046.81 = 112,694.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,750.83x = 264,046.81 × 112,694.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,750.83x = 29,756,620,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,756,620,307.34/175,750.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,311.41

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