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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,841.60, 403,725.60 and 176,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,841.60, 403,725.60 and 176,529.60 is: 264,116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,841.60 : 403,725.60 = 176,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,841.60/403,725.60 = 176,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,841.60x = 403,725.60 × 176,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,841.60x = 71,269,518,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,269,518,677.76/269,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,116.13

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