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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,586.70, 264,880.05 and 176,586.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,586.70, 264,880.05 and 176,586.70 is: 264,880.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,586.70 : 264,880.05 = 176,586.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,586.70/264,880.05 = 176,586.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,586.70x = 264,880.05 × 176,586.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,586.70x = 46,774,293,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,774,293,925.34/176,586.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,880.05

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