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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,962.70, 265,444.05 and 169,964.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,962.70, 265,444.05 and 169,964.30 is: 254,946.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,962.70 : 265,444.05 = 169,964.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,962.70/265,444.05 = 169,964.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,962.70x = 265,444.05 × 169,964.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,962.70x = 45,116,012,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,116,012,147.42/176,962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,946.45

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