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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,966.20, 265,449.30 and 169,967.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,966.20, 265,449.30 and 169,967.80 is: 254,951.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,966.20 : 265,449.30 = 169,967.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,966.20/265,449.30 = 169,967.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,966.20x = 265,449.30 × 169,967.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,966.20x = 45,117,833,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,117,833,532.54/176,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,951.70

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