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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,832, 265,296.60 and 52,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,832, 265,296.60 and 52,173 is: 78,273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,832 : 265,296.60 = 52,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,832/265,296.60 = 52,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,832x = 265,296.60 × 52,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,832x = 13,841,319,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,841,319,511.80/176,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,273.84

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