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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,087.65, 262,631.48 and 173,775.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,087.65, 262,631.48 and 173,775.45 is: 260,663.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,087.65 : 262,631.48 = 173,775.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,087.65/262,631.48 = 173,775.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,087.65x = 262,631.48 × 173,775.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,087.65x = 45,638,902,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,638,902,752.29/175,087.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,663.18

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