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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,922.20, 265,383.30 and 174,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,922.20, 265,383.30 and 174,006.20 is: 261,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,922.20 : 265,383.30 = 174,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,922.20/265,383.30 = 174,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,922.20x = 265,383.30 × 174,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,922.20x = 46,178,339,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,178,339,576.46/176,922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,009.30

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