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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,855.47, 263,506.56 and 135,971.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,855.47, 263,506.56 and 135,971.88 is: 203,743.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,855.47 : 263,506.56 = 135,971.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,855.47/263,506.56 = 135,971.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,855.47x = 263,506.56 × 135,971.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,855.47x = 35,829,482,355.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,829,482,355.53/175,855.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,743.92

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