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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,570.20, 263,355.30 and 172,945.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,570.20, 263,355.30 and 172,945.80 is: 259,418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,570.20 : 263,355.30 = 172,945.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,570.20/263,355.30 = 172,945.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,570.20x = 263,355.30 × 172,945.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,570.20x = 45,546,193,042.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,546,193,042.74/175,570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,418.70

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