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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,616.20, 262,841.10 and 175,616.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,616.20, 262,841.10 and 175,616.20 is: 262,841.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,616.20 : 262,841.10 = 175,616.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,616.20/262,841.10 = 175,616.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,616.20x = 262,841.10 × 175,616.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,616.20x = 46,159,155,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,159,155,185.82/175,616.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,841.10

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