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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,615.70, 264,923.55 and 166,938.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,615.70, 264,923.55 and 166,938.90 is: 250,408.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,615.70 : 264,923.55 = 166,938.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,615.70/264,923.55 = 166,938.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,615.70x = 264,923.55 × 166,938.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,615.70x = 44,226,046,021.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,226,046,021.10/176,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,408.35

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