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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,729.70, 265,094.55 and 173,813.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,729.70, 265,094.55 and 173,813.70 is: 260,720.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,729.70 : 265,094.55 = 173,813.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,729.70/265,094.55 = 173,813.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,729.70x = 265,094.55 × 173,813.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,729.70x = 46,077,064,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,077,064,585.34/176,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,720.55

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