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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,811.20, 265,216.80 and 173,895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,811.20, 265,216.80 and 173,895.20 is: 260,842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,811.20 : 265,216.80 = 173,895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,811.20/265,216.80 = 173,895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,811.20x = 265,216.80 × 173,895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,811.20x = 46,119,928,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,119,928,479.36/176,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,842.80

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