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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,137.17, 360,479.52 and 176,369.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,137.17, 360,479.52 and 176,369.05 is: 243,463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,137.17 : 360,479.52 = 176,369.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,137.17/360,479.52 = 176,369.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,137.17x = 360,479.52 × 176,369.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,137.17x = 63,577,428,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,577,428,684.46/261,137.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,463.73

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