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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,816.68, 263,724.98 and 116,767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,816.68, 263,724.98 and 116,767.64 is: 175,151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,816.68 : 263,724.98 = 116,767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,816.68/263,724.98 = 116,767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,816.68x = 263,724.98 × 116,767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,816.68x = 30,794,543,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,794,543,523.65/175,816.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,151.43

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