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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,002.40, 264,003.60 and 174,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,002.40, 264,003.60 and 174,447.20 is: 261,670.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,002.40 : 264,003.60 = 174,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,002.40/264,003.60 = 174,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,002.40x = 264,003.60 × 174,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,002.40x = 46,054,688,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,054,688,809.92/176,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,670.80

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