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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,992.14, 263,871.59 and 63,657.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,992.14, 263,871.59 and 63,657.56 is: 95,444.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,992.14 : 263,871.59 = 63,657.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,992.14/263,871.59 = 63,657.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,992.14x = 263,871.59 × 63,657.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,992.14x = 16,797,421,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,797,421,572.72/175,992.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,444.16

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