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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,715.08, 244,013.96 and 163,893.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,715.08, 244,013.96 and 163,893.59 is: 226,309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,715.08 : 244,013.96 = 163,893.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,715.08/244,013.96 = 163,893.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,715.08x = 244,013.96 × 163,893.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,715.08x = 39,992,323,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,992,323,914.52/176,715.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,309.63

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