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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,886.35, 264,182.54 and 104,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,886.35, 264,182.54 and 104,947.40 is: 157,631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,886.35 : 264,182.54 = 104,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,886.35/264,182.54 = 104,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,886.35x = 264,182.54 × 104,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,886.35x = 27,725,270,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,725,270,698.40/175,886.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,631.74

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