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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,271.67, 263,903.68 and 165,098.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,271.67, 263,903.68 and 165,098.53 is: 247,175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,271.67 : 263,903.68 = 165,098.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,271.67/263,903.68 = 165,098.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,271.67x = 263,903.68 × 165,098.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,271.67x = 43,570,109,629.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,570,109,629.59/176,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,175.91

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