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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,657.20, 262,902.60 and 175,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,657.20, 262,902.60 and 175,657.20 is: 262,902.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,657.20 : 262,902.60 = 175,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,657.20/262,902.60 = 175,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,657.20x = 262,902.60 × 175,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,657.20x = 46,180,734,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,180,734,588.72/175,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,902.60

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