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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,467.60, 264,701.40 and 170,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,467.60, 264,701.40 and 170,246.80 is: 255,370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,467.60 : 264,701.40 = 170,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,467.60/264,701.40 = 170,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,467.60x = 264,701.40 × 170,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,467.60x = 45,064,566,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,064,566,305.52/176,467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,370.20

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