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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,149.60, 427,724.40 and 173,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,149.60, 427,724.40 and 173,175.20 is: 259,762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,149.60 : 427,724.40 = 173,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,149.60/427,724.40 = 173,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,149.60x = 427,724.40 × 173,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,149.60x = 74,071,258,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,071,258,514.88/285,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,762.80

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