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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,985.60, 263,978.40 and 169,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,985.60, 263,978.40 and 169,764.80 is: 254,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,985.60 : 263,978.40 = 169,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,985.60/263,978.40 = 169,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,985.60x = 263,978.40 × 169,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,985.60x = 44,814,240,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,814,240,280.32/175,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,647.20

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