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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,149.66, 264,112.10 and 116,108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,149.66, 264,112.10 and 116,108.82 is: 174,089.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,149.66 : 264,112.10 = 116,108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,149.66/264,112.10 = 116,108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,149.66x = 264,112.10 × 116,108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,149.66x = 30,665,744,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,665,744,278.72/176,149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,089.15

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