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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,615.20, 264,922.80 and 173,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,615.20, 264,922.80 and 173,699.20 is: 260,548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,615.20 : 264,922.80 = 173,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,615.20/264,922.80 = 173,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,615.20x = 264,922.80 × 173,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,615.20x = 46,016,878,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,016,878,421.76/176,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,548.80

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