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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,905.70, 265,358.55 and 169,907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,905.70, 265,358.55 and 169,907.30 is: 254,860.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,905.70 : 265,358.55 = 169,907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,905.70/265,358.55 = 169,907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,905.70x = 265,358.55 × 169,907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,905.70x = 45,086,354,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,086,354,762.42/176,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,860.95

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