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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,655.70, 263,483.55 and 173,322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,655.70, 263,483.55 and 173,322.90 is: 259,984.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,655.70 : 263,483.55 = 173,322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,655.70/263,483.55 = 173,322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,655.70x = 263,483.55 × 173,322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,655.70x = 45,667,732,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,667,732,988.30/175,655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,984.35

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