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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,836.65, 263,437.86 and 108,251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,836.65, 263,437.86 and 108,251.06 is: 162,181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,836.65 : 263,437.86 = 108,251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,836.65/263,437.86 = 108,251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,836.65x = 263,437.86 × 108,251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,836.65x = 28,517,428,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,517,428,518.35/175,836.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,181.37

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