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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,803.28, 263,538.83 and 159,693.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,803.28, 263,538.83 and 159,693.98 is: 239,390.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,803.28 : 263,538.83 = 159,693.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,803.28/263,538.83 = 159,693.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,803.28x = 263,538.83 × 159,693.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,803.28x = 42,085,562,531.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,085,562,531.08/175,803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,390.09

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