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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,032.58, 263,642.24 and 105,756.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,032.58, 263,642.24 and 105,756.98 is: 158,391.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,032.58 : 263,642.24 = 105,756.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,032.58/263,642.24 = 105,756.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,032.58x = 263,642.24 × 105,756.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,032.58x = 27,882,007,102.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,882,007,102.84/176,032.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,391.17

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