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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,064.60, 262,596.90 and 171,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,064.60, 262,596.90 and 171,176.60 is: 256,764.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,064.60 : 262,596.90 = 171,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,064.60/262,596.90 = 171,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,064.60x = 262,596.90 × 171,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,064.60x = 44,950,444,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,950,444,512.54/175,064.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,764.90

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