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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,092.60, 262,638.90 and 175,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,092.60, 262,638.90 and 175,092.60 is: 262,638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,092.60 : 262,638.90 = 175,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,092.60/262,638.90 = 175,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,092.60x = 262,638.90 × 175,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,092.60x = 45,986,127,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,986,127,862.14/175,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,638.90

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