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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,768.70, 264,861.45 and 166,271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,768.70, 264,861.45 and 166,271.10 is: 249,132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,768.70 : 264,861.45 = 166,271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,768.70/264,861.45 = 166,271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,768.70x = 264,861.45 × 166,271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,768.70x = 44,038,804,639.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,038,804,639.10/176,768.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,132.37

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