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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,062.20, 262,593.30 and 172,146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,062.20, 262,593.30 and 172,146.20 is: 258,219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,062.20 : 262,593.30 = 172,146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,062.20/262,593.30 = 172,146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,062.20x = 262,593.30 × 172,146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,062.20x = 45,204,438,740.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,204,438,740.46/175,062.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,219.30

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