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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,002.26, 263,731.83 and 118,852.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,002.26, 263,731.83 and 118,852.30 is: 178,095.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,002.26 : 263,731.83 = 118,852.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,002.26/263,731.83 = 118,852.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,002.26x = 263,731.83 × 118,852.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,002.26x = 31,345,134,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,345,134,578.71/176,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,095.07

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