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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,653.20, 262,896.60 and 175,653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,653.20, 262,896.60 and 175,653.20 is: 262,896.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,653.20 : 262,896.60 = 175,653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,653.20/262,896.60 = 175,653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,653.20x = 262,896.60 × 175,653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,653.20x = 46,178,629,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,178,629,059.12/175,653.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,896.60

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