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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,075.20, 264,112.80 and 173,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,075.20, 264,112.80 and 173,159.20 is: 259,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,075.20 : 264,112.80 = 173,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,075.20/264,112.80 = 173,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,075.20x = 264,112.80 × 173,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,075.20x = 45,733,561,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,733,561,157.76/176,075.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,738.80

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