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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,335.60, 264,503.40 and 173,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,335.60, 264,503.40 and 173,711.20 is: 260,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,335.60 : 264,503.40 = 173,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,335.60/264,503.40 = 173,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,335.60x = 264,503.40 × 173,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,335.60x = 45,947,203,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,947,203,018.08/176,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,566.80

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