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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,628.20, 262,859.10 and 175,628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,628.20, 262,859.10 and 175,628.20 is: 262,859.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,628.20 : 262,859.10 = 175,628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,628.20/262,859.10 = 175,628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,628.20x = 262,859.10 × 175,628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,628.20x = 46,165,470,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,165,470,586.62/175,628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,859.10

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