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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,622.20, 263,433.30 and 173,289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,622.20, 263,433.30 and 173,289.40 is: 259,934.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,622.20 : 263,433.30 = 173,289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,622.20/263,433.30 = 173,289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,622.20x = 263,433.30 × 173,289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,622.20x = 45,650,198,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,650,198,497.02/175,622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,934.10

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