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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,388.05, 270,710.40 and 176,664.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,388.05, 270,710.40 and 176,664.13 is: 263,660.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,388.05 : 270,710.40 = 176,664.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,388.05/270,710.40 = 176,664.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,388.05x = 270,710.40 × 176,664.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,388.05x = 47,824,817,297.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,824,817,297.95/181,388.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,660.24

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