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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,514.70, 263,272.05 and 172,890.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,514.70, 263,272.05 and 172,890.30 is: 259,335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,514.70 : 263,272.05 = 172,890.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,514.70/263,272.05 = 172,890.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,514.70x = 263,272.05 × 172,890.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,514.70x = 45,517,183,706.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,517,183,706.12/175,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,335.45

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