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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,146.70, 264,220.05 and 173,230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,146.70, 264,220.05 and 173,230.70 is: 259,846.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,146.70 : 264,220.05 = 173,230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,146.70/264,220.05 = 173,230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,146.70x = 264,220.05 × 173,230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,146.70x = 45,771,024,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,771,024,215.54/176,146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,846.05

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