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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,688.80, 263,552.40 and 170,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,688.80, 263,552.40 and 170,159.20 is: 255,257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,688.80 : 263,552.40 = 170,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,688.80/263,552.40 = 170,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,688.80x = 263,552.40 × 170,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,688.80x = 44,845,865,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,845,865,542.08/175,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,257.40

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