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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,554.10, 264,831.15 and 175,517.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,554.10, 264,831.15 and 175,517.30 is: 263,275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,554.10 : 264,831.15 = 175,517.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,554.10/264,831.15 = 175,517.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,554.10x = 264,831.15 × 175,517.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,554.10x = 46,482,448,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,482,448,403.90/176,554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,275.95

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