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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,755.20, 264,841.20 and 166,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,755.20, 264,841.20 and 166,257.60 is: 249,112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,755.20 : 264,841.20 = 166,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,755.20/264,841.20 = 166,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,755.20x = 264,841.20 × 166,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,755.20x = 44,031,862,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,031,862,293.12/176,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,112.12

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