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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,129.48, 263,787.50 and 105,853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,129.48, 263,787.50 and 105,853.96 is: 158,536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,129.48 : 263,787.50 = 105,853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,129.48/263,787.50 = 105,853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,129.48x = 263,787.50 × 105,853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,129.48x = 27,922,951,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,922,951,473.50/176,129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,536.50

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