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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,221.80, 264,158.91 and 112,861.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,221.80, 264,158.91 and 112,861.98 is: 169,181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,221.80 : 264,158.91 = 112,861.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,221.80/264,158.91 = 112,861.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,221.80x = 264,158.91 × 112,861.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,221.80x = 29,813,497,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,813,497,617.24/176,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,181.67

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