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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,975.85, 263,963.77 and 81,177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,975.85, 263,963.77 and 81,177.98 is: 121,766.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,975.85 : 263,963.77 = 81,177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,975.85/263,963.77 = 81,177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,975.85x = 263,963.77 × 81,177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,975.85x = 21,428,046,644.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,428,046,644.42/175,975.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,766.97

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