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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,713.33, 265,122.24 and 101,887.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,713.33, 265,122.24 and 101,887.15 is: 152,860.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,713.33 : 265,122.24 = 101,887.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,713.33/265,122.24 = 101,887.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,713.33x = 265,122.24 × 101,887.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,713.33x = 27,012,549,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,012,549,435.22/176,713.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,860.85

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