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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,709.14, 263,863.37 and 171,920.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,709.14, 263,863.37 and 171,920.53 is: 256,712.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,709.14 : 263,863.37 = 171,920.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,709.14/263,863.37 = 171,920.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,709.14x = 263,863.37 × 171,920.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,709.14x = 45,363,529,693.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,363,529,693.39/176,709.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,712.97

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