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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,770.20, 264,863.70 and 166,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,770.20, 264,863.70 and 166,272.60 is: 249,134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,770.20 : 264,863.70 = 166,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,770.20/264,863.70 = 166,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,770.20x = 264,863.70 × 166,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,770.20x = 44,039,576,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,039,576,044.62/176,770.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,134.62

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