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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,950.32, 263,884.89 and 104,892.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,950.32, 263,884.89 and 104,892.89 is: 157,315.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,950.32 : 263,884.89 = 104,892.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,950.32/263,884.89 = 104,892.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,950.32x = 263,884.89 × 104,892.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,950.32x = 27,679,648,739.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,679,648,739.43/175,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,315.14

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