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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,932.10, 263,898.15 and 169,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,932.10, 263,898.15 and 169,711.30 is: 254,566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,932.10 : 263,898.15 = 169,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,932.10/263,898.15 = 169,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,932.10x = 263,898.15 × 169,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,932.10x = 44,786,498,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,786,498,104.10/175,932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,566.95

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