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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,997.80, 265,059.30 and 117,511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,997.80, 265,059.30 and 117,511.40 is: 175,976.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,997.80 : 265,059.30 = 117,511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,997.80/265,059.30 = 117,511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,997.80x = 265,059.30 × 117,511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,997.80x = 31,147,489,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,147,489,426.02/176,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,976.70

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