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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,161.20, 264,241.80 and 173,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,161.20, 264,241.80 and 173,828.40 is: 260,742.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,161.20 : 264,241.80 = 173,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,161.20/264,241.80 = 173,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,161.20x = 264,241.80 × 173,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,161.20x = 45,932,729,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,932,729,307.12/176,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,742.60

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