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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,716.08, 244,015.34 and 163,894.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,716.08, 244,015.34 and 163,894.59 is: 226,311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,716.08 : 244,015.34 = 163,894.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,716.08/244,015.34 = 163,894.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,716.08x = 244,015.34 × 163,894.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,716.08x = 39,992,794,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,992,794,103.01/176,716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,311.01

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