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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,011.92, 263,514.74 and 164,839.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,011.92, 263,514.74 and 164,839.08 is: 246,787.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,011.92 : 263,514.74 = 164,839.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,011.92/263,514.74 = 164,839.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,011.92x = 263,514.74 × 164,839.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,011.92x = 43,437,526,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,437,526,483.84/176,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,787.41

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