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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,272.67, 263,905.18 and 165,099.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,272.67, 263,905.18 and 165,099.53 is: 247,177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,272.67 : 263,905.18 = 165,099.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,272.67/263,905.18 = 165,099.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,272.67x = 263,905.18 × 165,099.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,272.67x = 43,570,621,182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,570,621,182.57/176,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,177.41

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