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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,571.70, 263,357.55 and 172,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,571.70, 263,357.55 and 172,947.30 is: 259,420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,571.70 : 263,357.55 = 172,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,571.70/263,357.55 = 172,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,571.70x = 263,357.55 × 172,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,571.70x = 45,546,977,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,546,977,207.12/175,571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,420.95

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