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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,041.58, 264,326.43 and 169,917.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,041.58, 264,326.43 and 169,917.98 is: 255,131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,041.58 : 264,326.43 = 169,917.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,041.58/264,326.43 = 169,917.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,041.58x = 264,326.43 × 169,917.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,041.58x = 44,913,813,046.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,913,813,046.21/176,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,131.84

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