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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,049.60, 262,574.40 and 171,161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,049.60, 262,574.40 and 171,161.60 is: 256,742.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,049.60 : 262,574.40 = 171,161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,049.60/262,574.40 = 171,161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,049.60x = 262,574.40 × 171,161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,049.60x = 44,942,654,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,942,654,423.04/175,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,742.40

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