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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,246.40, 262,869.60 and 173,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,246.40, 262,869.60 and 173,691.20 is: 260,536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,246.40 : 262,869.60 = 173,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,246.40/262,869.60 = 173,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,246.40x = 262,869.60 × 173,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,246.40x = 45,658,136,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,658,136,267.52/175,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,536.80

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