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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,612.20, 264,918.30 and 166,935.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,612.20, 264,918.30 and 166,935.40 is: 250,403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,612.20 : 264,918.30 = 166,935.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,612.20/264,918.30 = 166,935.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,612.20x = 264,918.30 × 166,935.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,612.20x = 44,224,242,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,224,242,377.82/176,612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,403.10

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