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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,578.60, 264,867.90 and 163,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,578.60, 264,867.90 and 163,618.60 is: 245,427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,578.60 : 264,867.90 = 163,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,578.60/264,867.90 = 163,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,578.60x = 264,867.90 × 163,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,578.60x = 43,337,314,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,337,314,982.94/176,578.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,427.90

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