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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,136.67, 360,478.83 and 176,368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,136.67, 360,478.83 and 176,368.55 is: 243,463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,136.67 : 360,478.83 = 176,368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,136.67/360,478.83 = 176,368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,136.67x = 360,478.83 × 176,368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,136.67x = 63,577,126,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,577,126,750.40/261,136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,463.04

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