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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,656.70, 263,485.05 and 173,323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,656.70, 263,485.05 and 173,323.90 is: 259,985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,656.70 : 263,485.05 = 173,323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,656.70/263,485.05 = 173,323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,656.70x = 263,485.05 × 173,323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,656.70x = 45,668,256,457.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,668,256,457.70/175,656.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,985.85

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