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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,805.64, 263,708.46 and 116,756.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,805.64, 263,708.46 and 116,756.64 is: 175,134.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,805.64 : 263,708.46 = 116,756.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,805.64/263,708.46 = 116,756.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,805.64x = 263,708.46 × 116,756.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,805.64x = 30,789,713,729.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,789,713,729.17/175,805.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,134.96

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