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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,868.26, 263,881.97 and 69,222.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,868.26, 263,881.97 and 69,222.85 is: 103,865.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,868.26 : 263,881.97 = 69,222.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,868.26/263,881.97 = 69,222.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,868.26x = 263,881.97 × 69,222.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,868.26x = 18,266,660,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,266,660,361.49/175,868.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,865.59

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