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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,680.88, 263,783.74 and 173,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,680.88, 263,783.74 and 173,056.48 is: 259,843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,680.88 : 263,783.74 = 173,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,680.88/263,783.74 = 173,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,680.88x = 263,783.74 × 173,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,680.88x = 45,649,485,525.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,649,485,525.64/175,680.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,843.22

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