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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,741.88, 265,555.69 and 166,113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,741.88, 265,555.69 and 166,113.06 is: 249,585.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,741.88 : 265,555.69 = 166,113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,741.88/265,555.69 = 166,113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,741.88x = 265,555.69 × 166,113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,741.88x = 44,112,268,266.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,112,268,266.31/176,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,585.83

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