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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,837.65, 263,439.36 and 108,252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,837.65, 263,439.36 and 108,252.06 is: 162,182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,837.65 : 263,439.36 = 108,252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,837.65/263,439.36 = 108,252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,837.65x = 263,439.36 × 108,252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,837.65x = 28,517,853,405.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,517,853,405.08/175,837.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,182.86

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