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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,968.30, 263,947.44 and 84,763.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,968.30, 263,947.44 and 84,763.11 is: 127,142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,968.30 : 263,947.44 = 84,763.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,968.30/263,947.44 = 84,763.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,968.30x = 263,947.44 × 84,763.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,968.30x = 22,373,005,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,373,005,890.94/175,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,142.25

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