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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,003.40, 264,005.10 and 174,448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,003.40, 264,005.10 and 174,448.20 is: 261,672.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,003.40 : 264,005.10 = 174,448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,003.40/264,005.10 = 174,448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,003.40x = 264,005.10 × 174,448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,003.40x = 46,055,214,485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,055,214,485.82/176,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,672.30

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