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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,741.20, 265,111.80 and 173,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,741.20, 265,111.80 and 173,825.20 is: 260,737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,741.20 : 265,111.80 = 173,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,741.20/265,111.80 = 173,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,741.20x = 265,111.80 × 173,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,741.20x = 46,083,111,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,083,111,657.36/176,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,737.80

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