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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,885.68, 264,181.40 and 104,946.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,885.68, 264,181.40 and 104,946.84 is: 157,630.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,885.68 : 264,181.40 = 104,946.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,885.68/264,181.40 = 104,946.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,885.68x = 264,181.40 × 104,946.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,885.68x = 27,725,002,985.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,725,002,985.59/175,885.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,630.82

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