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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,415.30, 267,104.55 and 173,231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,415.30, 267,104.55 and 173,231.30 is: 259,343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,415.30 : 267,104.55 = 173,231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,415.30/267,104.55 = 173,231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,415.30x = 267,104.55 × 173,231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,415.30x = 46,270,868,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,270,868,432.42/178,415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,343.61

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