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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,245.40, 262,868.10 and 173,690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,245.40, 262,868.10 and 173,690.20 is: 260,535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,245.40 : 262,868.10 = 173,690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,245.40/262,868.10 = 173,690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,245.40x = 262,868.10 × 173,690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,245.40x = 45,657,612,862.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,657,612,862.62/175,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,535.30

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