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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,854.97, 263,505.81 and 135,971.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,854.97, 263,505.81 and 135,971.38 is: 203,743.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,854.97 : 263,505.81 = 135,971.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,854.97/263,505.81 = 135,971.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,854.97x = 263,505.81 × 135,971.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,854.97x = 35,829,248,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,829,248,623.72/175,854.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,743.17

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