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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,050.60, 262,575.90 and 165,834.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,050.60, 262,575.90 and 165,834.60 is: 248,751.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,050.60 : 262,575.90 = 165,834.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,050.60/262,575.90 = 165,834.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,050.60x = 262,575.90 × 165,834.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,050.60x = 43,544,169,346.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,544,169,346.14/175,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,751.90

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