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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,643.90, 264,965.85 and 164,979.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,643.90, 264,965.85 and 164,979.90 is: 247,469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,643.90 : 264,965.85 = 164,979.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,643.90/264,965.85 = 164,979.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,643.90x = 264,965.85 × 164,979.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,643.90x = 43,714,039,436.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,714,039,436.42/176,643.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,469.85

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