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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,751.83, 264,048.31 and 112,695.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,751.83, 264,048.31 and 112,695.49 is: 169,312.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,751.83 : 264,048.31 = 112,695.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,751.83/264,048.31 = 112,695.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,751.83x = 264,048.31 × 112,695.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,751.83x = 29,757,053,679.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,757,053,679.12/175,751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,312.91

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