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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,875.65, 265,104.50 and 174,902.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,875.65, 265,104.50 and 174,902.49 is: 262,147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,875.65 : 265,104.50 = 174,902.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,875.65/265,104.50 = 174,902.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,875.65x = 265,104.50 × 174,902.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,875.65x = 46,367,436,285.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,367,436,285.69/176,875.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,147.09

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