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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,225.40, 262,838.10 and 173,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,225.40, 262,838.10 and 173,670.20 is: 260,505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,225.40 : 262,838.10 = 173,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,225.40/262,838.10 = 173,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,225.40x = 262,838.10 × 173,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,225.40x = 45,647,145,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,647,145,394.62/175,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,505.30

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