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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,853.97, 263,504.31 and 135,970.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,853.97, 263,504.31 and 135,970.38 is: 203,741.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,853.97 : 263,504.31 = 135,970.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,853.97/263,504.31 = 135,970.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,853.97x = 263,504.31 × 135,970.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,853.97x = 35,828,781,162.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,828,781,162.34/175,853.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,741.67

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