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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,326.49, 262,631.74 and 172,635.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,326.49, 262,631.74 and 172,635.93 is: 257,134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,326.49 : 262,631.74 = 172,635.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,326.49/262,631.74 = 172,635.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,326.49x = 262,631.74 × 172,635.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,326.49x = 45,339,674,682.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,339,674,682.42/176,326.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,134.79

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