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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,145.20, 264,217.80 and 173,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,145.20, 264,217.80 and 173,229.20 is: 259,843.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,145.20 : 264,217.80 = 173,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,145.20/264,217.80 = 173,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,145.20x = 264,217.80 × 173,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,145.20x = 45,770,238,119.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,770,238,119.76/176,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,843.80

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