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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,834.62, 263,948.78 and 116,785.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,834.62, 263,948.78 and 116,785.62 is: 175,309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,834.62 : 263,948.78 = 116,785.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,834.62/263,948.78 = 116,785.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,834.62x = 263,948.78 × 116,785.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,834.62x = 30,825,421,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,825,421,920.54/175,834.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,309.17

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