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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,145.70, 264,218.55 and 173,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,145.70, 264,218.55 and 173,229.70 is: 259,844.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,145.70 : 264,218.55 = 173,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,145.70/264,218.55 = 173,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,145.70x = 264,218.55 × 173,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,145.70x = 45,770,500,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,770,500,150.94/176,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,844.55

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