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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,153.74, 243,272.37 and 164,868.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,153.74, 243,272.37 and 164,868.82 is: 227,687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,153.74 : 243,272.37 = 164,868.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,153.74/243,272.37 = 164,868.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,153.74x = 243,272.37 × 164,868.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,153.74x = 40,108,028,580.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,108,028,580.50/176,153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,687.64

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