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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,218.20, 264,327.30 and 173,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,218.20, 264,327.30 and 173,302.20 is: 259,953.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,218.20 : 264,327.30 = 173,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,218.20/264,327.30 = 173,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,218.20x = 264,327.30 × 173,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,218.20x = 45,808,502,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,808,502,610.06/176,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,953.30

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