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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,285.80, 264,039.90 and 106,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,285.80, 264,039.90 and 106,042.60 is: 158,830.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,285.80 : 264,039.90 = 106,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,285.80/264,039.90 = 106,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,285.80x = 264,039.90 × 106,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,285.80x = 27,999,477,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,999,477,499.74/176,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,830.02

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