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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,827.80, 264,593.70 and 130,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,827.80, 264,593.70 and 130,171.80 is: 194,780.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,827.80 : 264,593.70 = 130,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,827.80/264,593.70 = 130,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,827.80x = 264,593.70 × 130,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,827.80x = 34,442,638,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,442,638,197.66/176,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,780.67

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