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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,968.20, 265,452.30 and 169,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,968.20, 265,452.30 and 169,969.80 is: 254,954.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,968.20 : 265,452.30 = 169,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,968.20/265,452.30 = 169,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,968.20x = 265,452.30 × 169,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,968.20x = 45,118,874,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,118,874,340.54/176,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,954.70

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