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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,149.70, 264,224.55 and 173,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,149.70, 264,224.55 and 173,233.70 is: 259,850.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,149.70 : 264,224.55 = 173,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,149.70/264,224.55 = 173,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,149.70x = 264,224.55 × 173,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,149.70x = 45,772,596,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,772,596,427.34/176,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,850.55

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