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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,581.70, 264,872.55 and 164,831.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,581.70, 264,872.55 and 164,831.30 is: 247,246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,581.70 : 264,872.55 = 164,831.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,581.70/264,872.55 = 164,831.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,581.70x = 264,872.55 × 164,831.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,581.70x = 43,659,286,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,659,286,750.82/176,581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,246.95

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