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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,722.83, 244,024.65 and 163,901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,722.83, 244,024.65 and 163,901.34 is: 226,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,722.83 : 244,024.65 = 163,901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,722.83/244,024.65 = 163,901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,722.83x = 244,024.65 × 163,901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,722.83x = 39,995,967,128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,995,967,128.03/176,722.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,320.32

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