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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,831.51, 320,525.83 and 175,994.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,831.51, 320,525.83 and 175,994.13 is: 263,808.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,831.51 : 320,525.83 = 175,994.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,831.51/320,525.83 = 175,994.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,831.51x = 320,525.83 × 175,994.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,831.51x = 56,410,665,025.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,410,665,025.38/213,831.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,808.94

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