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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,568.71, 361,073.30 and 176,800.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,568.71, 361,073.30 and 176,800.59 is: 244,058.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,568.71 : 361,073.30 = 176,800.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,568.71/361,073.30 = 176,800.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,568.71x = 361,073.30 × 176,800.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,568.71x = 63,837,971,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,837,971,589.24/261,568.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,058.14

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