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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,635.54, 265,488.59 and 116,867.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,635.54, 265,488.59 and 116,867.87 is: 175,655.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,635.54 : 265,488.59 = 116,867.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,635.54/265,488.59 = 116,867.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,635.54x = 265,488.59 × 116,867.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,635.54x = 31,027,086,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027,086,022.60/176,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,655.96

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