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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,439.60, 276,659.40 and 176,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,439.60, 276,659.40 and 176,663.60 is: 264,995.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,439.60 : 276,659.40 = 176,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,439.60/276,659.40 = 176,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,439.60x = 276,659.40 × 176,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,439.60x = 48,875,645,577.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,875,645,577.84/184,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,995.40

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