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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,281.60, 262,922.40 and 170,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,281.60, 262,922.40 and 170,097.60 is: 255,146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,281.60 : 262,922.40 = 170,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,281.60/262,922.40 = 170,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,281.60x = 262,922.40 × 170,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,281.60x = 44,722,469,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,722,469,226.24/175,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,146.40

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