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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,065.70, 262,598.55 and 172,149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,065.70, 262,598.55 and 172,149.70 is: 258,224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,065.70 : 262,598.55 = 172,149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,065.70/262,598.55 = 172,149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,065.70x = 262,598.55 × 172,149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,065.70x = 45,206,261,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,206,261,602.94/175,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,224.55

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