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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,420.70, 264,323.85 and 114,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,420.70, 264,323.85 and 114,059.10 is: 170,890.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,420.70 : 264,323.85 = 114,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,420.70/264,323.85 = 114,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,420.70x = 264,323.85 × 114,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,420.70x = 30,148,540,439.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,148,540,439.54/176,420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,890.04

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