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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,801.78, 263,673.51 and 63,460.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,801.78, 263,673.51 and 63,460.45 is: 95,180.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,801.78 : 263,673.51 = 63,460.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,801.78/263,673.51 = 63,460.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,801.78x = 263,673.51 × 63,460.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,801.78x = 16,732,839,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,732,839,597.68/175,801.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,180.15

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