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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,463.60, 264,695.40 and 170,242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,463.60, 264,695.40 and 170,242.80 is: 255,364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,463.60 : 264,695.40 = 170,242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,463.60/264,695.40 = 170,242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,463.60x = 264,695.40 × 170,242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,463.60x = 45,062,486,043.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,062,486,043.12/176,463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,364.20

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