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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,389.04, 270,711.90 and 176,665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,389.04, 270,711.90 and 176,665.12 is: 263,661.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,389.04 : 270,711.90 = 176,665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,389.04/270,711.90 = 176,665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,389.04x = 270,711.90 × 176,665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,389.04x = 47,825,350,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,825,350,298.93/181,389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,661.74

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