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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,684.11, 263,788.61 and 173,059.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,684.11, 263,788.61 and 173,059.71 is: 259,848.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,684.11 : 263,788.61 = 173,059.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,684.11/263,788.61 = 173,059.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,684.11x = 263,788.61 × 173,059.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,684.11x = 45,651,179,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,651,179,482.60/175,684.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,848.08

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