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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,521.40, 263,282.10 and 173,771.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,521.40, 263,282.10 and 173,771.80 is: 260,657.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,521.40 : 263,282.10 = 173,771.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,521.40/263,282.10 = 173,771.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,521.40x = 263,282.10 × 173,771.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,521.40x = 45,751,004,424.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,751,004,424.78/175,521.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,657.70

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