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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,998.40, 263,997.60 and 65,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,998.40, 263,997.60 and 65,233.60 is: 97,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,998.40 : 263,997.60 = 65,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,998.40/263,997.60 = 65,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,998.40x = 263,997.60 × 65,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,998.40x = 17,221,513,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,221,513,839.36/175,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,850.40

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