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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,811.70, 265,217.55 and 173,895.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,811.70, 265,217.55 and 173,895.70 is: 260,843.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,811.70 : 265,217.55 = 173,895.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,811.70/265,217.55 = 173,895.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,811.70x = 265,217.55 × 173,895.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,811.70x = 46,120,191,509.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,120,191,509.54/176,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,843.55

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