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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,941.68, 639,156.76 and 173,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,941.68, 639,156.76 and 173,175.52 is: 259,862.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,941.68 : 639,156.76 = 173,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,941.68/639,156.76 = 173,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,941.68x = 639,156.76 × 173,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,941.68x = 110,686,304,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,686,304,274.52/425,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,862.58

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