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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,171.14, 264,079.32 and 101,268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,171.14, 264,079.32 and 101,268.82 is: 151,801.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,171.14 : 264,079.32 = 101,268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,171.14/264,079.32 = 101,268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,171.14x = 264,079.32 × 101,268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,171.14x = 26,743,001,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,743,001,122.80/176,171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,801.26

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