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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,229.40, 262,844.10 and 173,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,229.40, 262,844.10 and 173,674.20 is: 260,511.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,229.40 : 262,844.10 = 173,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,229.40/262,844.10 = 173,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,229.40x = 262,844.10 × 173,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,229.40x = 45,649,238,792.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,649,238,792.22/175,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,511.30

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