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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,713.08, 265,121.87 and 101,886.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,713.08, 265,121.87 and 101,886.90 is: 152,860.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,713.08 : 265,121.87 = 101,886.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,713.08/265,121.87 = 101,886.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,713.08x = 265,121.87 × 101,886.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,713.08x = 27,012,444,947.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,012,444,947.07/176,713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,860.47

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