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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,805.81, 263,715.99 and 51,146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,805.81, 263,715.99 and 51,146.81 is: 76,722.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,805.81 : 263,715.99 = 51,146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,805.81/263,715.99 = 51,146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,805.81x = 263,715.99 × 51,146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,805.81x = 13,488,231,634.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,488,231,634.49/175,805.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,722.33

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