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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,002.80, 264,004.20 and 163,561.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,002.80, 264,004.20 and 163,561.20 is: 245,341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,002.80 : 264,004.20 = 163,561.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,002.80/264,004.20 = 163,561.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,002.80x = 264,004.20 × 163,561.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,002.80x = 43,180,843,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,180,843,757.04/176,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,341.80

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