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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,247.20, 264,759.60 and 169,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,247.20, 264,759.60 and 169,637.60 is: 254,830.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,247.20 : 264,759.60 = 169,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,247.20/264,759.60 = 169,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,247.20x = 264,759.60 × 169,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,247.20x = 44,913,183,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,913,183,120.96/176,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,830.62

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