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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,336.10, 264,504.15 and 173,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,336.10, 264,504.15 and 173,711.70 is: 260,567.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,336.10 : 264,504.15 = 173,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,336.10/264,504.15 = 173,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,336.10x = 264,504.15 × 173,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,336.10x = 45,947,465,553.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,947,465,553.56/176,336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,567.55

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