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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,415.68, 360,863.55 and 176,647.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,415.68, 360,863.55 and 176,647.56 is: 243,847.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,415.68 : 360,863.55 = 176,647.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,415.68/360,863.55 = 176,647.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,415.68x = 360,863.55 × 176,647.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,415.68x = 63,745,665,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,745,665,600.44/261,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,847.90

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