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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,961.70, 262,442.55 and 172,045.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,961.70, 262,442.55 and 172,045.70 is: 258,068.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,961.70 : 262,442.55 = 172,045.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,961.70/262,442.55 = 172,045.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,961.70x = 262,442.55 × 172,045.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,961.70x = 45,152,112,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,152,112,224.54/174,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,068.55

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