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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,248.81, 264,363.89 and 108,793.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,248.81, 264,363.89 and 108,793.63 is: 163,184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,248.81 : 264,363.89 = 108,793.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,248.81/264,363.89 = 108,793.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,248.81x = 264,363.89 × 108,793.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,248.81x = 28,761,107,506.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,761,107,506.00/176,248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,184.69

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