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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,046.20, 264,458.10 and 171,380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,046.20, 264,458.10 and 171,380.60 is: 257,449.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,046.20 : 264,458.10 = 171,380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,046.20/264,458.10 = 171,380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,046.20x = 264,458.10 × 171,380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,046.20x = 45,322,987,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,322,987,852.86/176,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,449.40

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