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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,570.71, 361,076.06 and 176,802.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,570.71, 361,076.06 and 176,802.59 is: 244,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,570.71 : 361,076.06 = 176,802.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,570.71/361,076.06 = 176,802.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,570.71x = 361,076.06 × 176,802.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,570.71x = 63,839,182,595.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,839,182,595.00/261,570.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,060.90

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