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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,009.68, 263,511.36 and 164,836.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,009.68, 263,511.36 and 164,836.84 is: 246,784.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,009.68 : 263,511.36 = 164,836.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,009.68/263,511.36 = 164,836.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,009.68x = 263,511.36 × 164,836.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,009.68x = 43,436,379,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,436,379,886.50/176,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,784.04

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