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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,271.40, 262,907.10 and 173,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,271.40, 262,907.10 and 173,716.20 is: 260,574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,271.40 : 262,907.10 = 173,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,271.40/262,907.10 = 173,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,271.40x = 262,907.10 × 173,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,271.40x = 45,671,222,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,671,222,365.02/175,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,574.30

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