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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,751.51, 265,570.13 and 166,122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,751.51, 265,570.13 and 166,122.69 is: 249,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,751.51 : 265,570.13 = 166,122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,751.51/265,570.13 = 166,122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,751.51x = 265,570.13 × 166,122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,751.51x = 44,117,224,379.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,117,224,379.25/176,751.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,600.27

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