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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,592.70, 264,889.05 and 173,676.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,592.70, 264,889.05 and 173,676.70 is: 260,515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,592.70 : 264,889.05 = 173,676.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,592.70/264,889.05 = 173,676.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,592.70x = 264,889.05 × 173,676.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,592.70x = 46,005,056,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,005,056,070.14/176,592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,515.05

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