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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,607.20, 404,216.40 and 176,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,607.20, 404,216.40 and 176,165.60 is: 264,121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,607.20 : 404,216.40 = 176,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,607.20/404,216.40 = 176,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,607.20x = 404,216.40 × 176,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,607.20x = 71,209,024,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,209,024,635.84/269,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,121.38

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