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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,826.80, 264,592.20 and 130,170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,826.80, 264,592.20 and 130,170.80 is: 194,779.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,826.80 : 264,592.20 = 130,170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,826.80/264,592.20 = 130,170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,826.80x = 264,592.20 × 130,170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,826.80x = 34,442,178,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,442,178,347.76/176,826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,779.18

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