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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,909.73, 264,217.55 and 104,970.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,909.73, 264,217.55 and 104,970.74 is: 157,666.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,909.73 : 264,217.55 = 104,970.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,909.73/264,217.55 = 104,970.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,909.73x = 264,217.55 × 104,970.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,909.73x = 27,735,109,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,735,109,898.55/175,909.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,666.72

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