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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,021.30, 262,531.95 and 175,021.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,021.30, 262,531.95 and 175,021.30 is: 262,531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,021.30 : 262,531.95 = 175,021.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,021.30/262,531.95 = 175,021.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,021.30x = 262,531.95 × 175,021.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,021.30x = 45,948,683,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,948,683,180.54/175,021.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,531.95

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