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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,960.70, 265,441.05 and 169,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,960.70, 265,441.05 and 169,962.30 is: 254,943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,960.70 : 265,441.05 = 169,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,960.70/265,441.05 = 169,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,960.70x = 265,441.05 × 169,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,960.70x = 45,114,971,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,114,971,372.42/176,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,943.45

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