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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,220.16, 264,382.08 and 70,984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,220.16, 264,382.08 and 70,984.96 is: 106,498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,220.16 : 264,382.08 = 70,984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,220.16/264,382.08 = 70,984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,220.16x = 264,382.08 × 70,984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,220.16x = 18,767,151,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,767,151,373.52/176,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,498.32

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