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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,996.17, 263,996.46 and 116,406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,996.17, 263,996.46 and 116,406.09 is: 174,610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,996.17 : 263,996.46 = 116,406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,996.17/263,996.46 = 116,406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,996.17x = 263,996.46 × 116,406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,996.17x = 30,730,795,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,730,795,682.44/175,996.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,610.59

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