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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,057.30, 262,585.95 and 175,057.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,057.30, 262,585.95 and 175,057.30 is: 262,585.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,057.30 : 262,585.95 = 175,057.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,057.30/262,585.95 = 175,057.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,057.30x = 262,585.95 × 175,057.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,057.30x = 45,967,587,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,967,587,424.94/175,057.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,585.95

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