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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,855.25, 1,069,273.65 and 173,115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,855.25, 1,069,273.65 and 173,115.95 is: 259,671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,855.25 : 1,069,273.65 = 173,115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,855.25/1,069,273.65 = 173,115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,855.25x = 1,069,273.65 × 173,115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,855.25x = 185,108,323,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,108,323,729.72/712,855.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,671.68

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