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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,973.83, 263,971.01 and 67,903.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,973.83, 263,971.01 and 67,903.76 is: 101,859.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,973.83 : 263,971.01 = 67,903.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,973.83/263,971.01 = 67,903.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,973.83x = 263,971.01 × 67,903.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,973.83x = 17,924,624,939.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,924,624,939.68/175,973.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,859.61

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