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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,375.40, 264,563.10 and 106,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,375.40, 264,563.10 and 106,218.60 is: 159,327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,375.40 : 264,563.10 = 106,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,375.40/264,563.10 = 106,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,375.40x = 264,563.10 × 106,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,375.40x = 28,101,522,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,101,522,093.66/176,375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,327.90

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