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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,465.81, 264,676.83 and 104,461.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,465.81, 264,676.83 and 104,461.57 is: 156,679.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,465.81 : 264,676.83 = 104,461.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,465.81/264,676.83 = 104,461.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,465.81x = 264,676.83 × 104,461.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,465.81x = 27,648,555,358.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,648,555,358.73/176,465.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,679.39

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