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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,570.10, 264,855.15 and 163,091.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,570.10, 264,855.15 and 163,091.70 is: 244,637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,570.10 : 264,855.15 = 163,091.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,570.10/264,855.15 = 163,091.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,570.10x = 264,855.15 × 163,091.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,570.10x = 43,195,676,667.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,195,676,667.26/176,570.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,637.55

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