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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,062.60, 262,593.90 and 171,174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,062.60, 262,593.90 and 171,174.60 is: 256,761.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,062.60 : 262,593.90 = 171,174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,062.60/262,593.90 = 171,174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,062.60x = 262,593.90 × 171,174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,062.60x = 44,949,405,794.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,949,405,794.94/175,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,761.90

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