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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,614.20, 264,921.30 and 173,698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,614.20, 264,921.30 and 173,698.20 is: 260,547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,614.20 : 264,921.30 = 173,698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,614.20/264,921.30 = 173,698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,614.20x = 264,921.30 × 173,698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,614.20x = 46,016,352,951.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,016,352,951.66/176,614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,547.30

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