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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,513.20, 263,269.80 and 172,888.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,513.20, 263,269.80 and 172,888.80 is: 259,333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,513.20 : 263,269.80 = 172,888.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,513.20/263,269.80 = 172,888.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,513.20x = 263,269.80 × 172,888.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,513.20x = 45,516,399,798.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,516,399,798.24/175,513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,333.20

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