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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,997.88, 263,880.20 and 63,663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,997.88, 263,880.20 and 63,663.33 is: 95,452.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,997.88 : 263,880.20 = 63,663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,997.88/263,880.20 = 63,663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,997.88x = 263,880.20 × 63,663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,997.88x = 16,799,491,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,799,491,934.75/175,997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,452.81

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