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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,886.61, 264,182.93 and 104,947.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,886.61, 264,182.93 and 104,947.65 is: 157,632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,886.61 : 264,182.93 = 104,947.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,886.61/264,182.93 = 104,947.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,886.61x = 264,182.93 × 104,947.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,886.61x = 27,725,377,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,725,377,148.88/175,886.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,632.11

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