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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,786.83, 263,625.89 and 63,452.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,786.83, 263,625.89 and 63,452.77 is: 95,159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,786.83 : 263,625.89 = 63,452.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,786.83/263,625.89 = 63,452.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,786.83x = 263,625.89 × 63,452.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,786.83x = 16,727,791,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,727,791,987.89/175,786.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,159.53

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