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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,682.61, 263,786.36 and 173,058.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,682.61, 263,786.36 and 173,058.21 is: 259,845.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,682.61 : 263,786.36 = 173,058.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,682.61/263,786.36 = 173,058.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,682.61x = 263,786.36 × 173,058.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,682.61x = 45,650,394,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,650,394,418.72/175,682.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,845.83

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