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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,315.40, 264,473.10 and 172,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,315.40, 264,473.10 and 172,816.20 is: 259,224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,315.40 : 264,473.10 = 172,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,315.40/264,473.10 = 172,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,315.40x = 264,473.10 × 172,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,315.40x = 45,705,236,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,705,236,144.22/176,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,224.30

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