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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,860.60, 263,514.24 and 135,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,860.60, 263,514.24 and 135,977 is: 203,751.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,860.60 : 263,514.24 = 135,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,860.60/263,514.24 = 135,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,860.60x = 263,514.24 × 135,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,860.60x = 35,831,875,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,831,875,812.48/175,860.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,751.58

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