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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,085.10, 262,627.65 and 175,085.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,085.10, 262,627.65 and 175,085.10 is: 262,627.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,085.10 : 262,627.65 = 175,085.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,085.10/262,627.65 = 175,085.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,085.10x = 262,627.65 × 175,085.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,085.10x = 45,982,188,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,982,188,363.02/175,085.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,627.65

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