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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,835.90, 263,436.74 and 108,250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,835.90, 263,436.74 and 108,250.31 is: 162,180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,835.90 : 263,436.74 = 108,250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,835.90/263,436.74 = 108,250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,835.90x = 263,436.74 × 108,250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,835.90x = 28,517,108,770.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,517,108,770.39/175,835.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,180.24

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