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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,855.98, 263,507.30 and 135,972.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,855.98, 263,507.30 and 135,972.38 is: 203,744.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,855.98 : 263,507.30 = 135,972.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,855.98/263,507.30 = 135,972.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,855.98x = 263,507.30 × 135,972.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,855.98x = 35,829,714,728.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,829,714,728.37/175,855.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,744.65

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