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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,437.20, 264,655.80 and 173,521.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,437.20, 264,655.80 and 173,521.20 is: 260,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,437.20 : 264,655.80 = 173,521.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,437.20/264,655.80 = 173,521.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,437.20x = 264,655.80 × 173,521.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,437.20x = 45,923,392,002.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,923,392,002.96/176,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,281.80

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