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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,148.70, 264,223.05 and 173,232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,148.70, 264,223.05 and 173,232.70 is: 259,849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,148.70 : 264,223.05 = 173,232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,148.70/264,223.05 = 173,232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,148.70x = 264,223.05 × 173,232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,148.70x = 45,772,072,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,772,072,353.74/176,148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,849.05

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