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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,912.20, 265,368.30 and 173,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,912.20, 265,368.30 and 173,996.20 is: 260,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,912.20 : 265,368.30 = 173,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,912.20/265,368.30 = 173,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,912.20x = 265,368.30 × 173,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,912.20x = 46,173,075,800.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,173,075,800.46/176,912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,994.30

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