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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,595.70, 264,893.55 and 173,679.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,595.70, 264,893.55 and 173,679.70 is: 260,519.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,595.70 : 264,893.55 = 173,679.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,595.70/264,893.55 = 173,679.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,595.70x = 264,893.55 × 173,679.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,595.70x = 46,006,632,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,006,632,295.94/176,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,519.55

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