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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,999.70, 263,999.55 and 77,695.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,999.70, 263,999.55 and 77,695.70 is: 116,543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,999.70 : 263,999.55 = 77,695.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,999.70/263,999.55 = 77,695.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,999.70x = 263,999.55 × 77,695.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,999.70x = 20,511,629,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,511,629,836.94/175,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,543.55

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