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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,380.20, 264,570.30 and 173,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,380.20, 264,570.30 and 173,464.20 is: 260,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,380.20 : 264,570.30 = 173,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,380.20/264,570.30 = 173,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,380.20x = 264,570.30 × 173,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,380.20x = 45,893,475,433.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,893,475,433.26/176,380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,196.30

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