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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,111.80, 263,778.90 and 105,868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,111.80, 263,778.90 and 105,868.60 is: 158,569.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,111.80 : 263,778.90 = 105,868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,111.80/263,778.90 = 105,868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,111.80x = 263,778.90 × 105,868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,111.80x = 27,925,902,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925,902,852.54/176,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,569.18

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