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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,052.20, 267,078.30 and 176,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,052.20, 267,078.30 and 176,823.40 is: 265,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,052.20 : 267,078.30 = 176,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,052.20/267,078.30 = 176,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,052.20x = 267,078.30 × 176,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,052.20x = 47,225,693,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,225,693,072.22/178,052.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,235.10

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