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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,205.20, 267,307.80 and 176,976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,205.20, 267,307.80 and 176,976.40 is: 265,464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,205.20 : 267,307.80 = 176,976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,205.20/267,307.80 = 176,976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,205.20x = 267,307.80 × 176,976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,205.20x = 47,307,172,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,307,172,135.92/178,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,464.60

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