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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,955.70, 265,433.55 and 169,957.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,955.70, 265,433.55 and 169,957.30 is: 254,935.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,955.70 : 265,433.55 = 169,957.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,955.70/265,433.55 = 169,957.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,955.70x = 265,433.55 × 169,957.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,955.70x = 45,112,369,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,112,369,487.42/176,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,935.95

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