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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,585.40, 264,878.10 and 106,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,585.40, 264,878.10 and 106,601.40 is: 159,902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,585.40 : 264,878.10 = 106,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,585.40/264,878.10 = 106,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,585.40x = 264,878.10 × 106,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,585.40x = 28,236,376,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,236,376,289.34/176,585.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,902.10

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