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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,570.96, 361,076.40 and 176,802.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,570.96, 361,076.40 and 176,802.84 is: 244,061.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,570.96 : 361,076.40 = 176,802.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,570.96/361,076.40 = 176,802.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,570.96x = 361,076.40 × 176,802.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,570.96x = 63,839,332,976.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,839,332,976.98/261,570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,061.24

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