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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,510.60, 263,265.90 and 172,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,510.60, 263,265.90 and 172,886.20 is: 259,329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,510.60 : 263,265.90 = 172,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,510.60/263,265.90 = 172,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,510.60x = 263,265.90 × 172,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,510.60x = 45,515,041,040.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,515,041,040.58/175,510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,329.30

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