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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,228.20, 264,731.10 and 169,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,228.20, 264,731.10 and 169,618.60 is: 254,802.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,228.20 : 264,731.10 = 169,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,228.20/264,731.10 = 169,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,228.20x = 264,731.10 × 169,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,228.20x = 44,903,318,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,903,318,558.46/176,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,802.12

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