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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,807.72, 264,482.58 and 113,530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,807.72, 264,482.58 and 113,530.52 is: 169,827.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,807.72 : 264,482.58 = 113,530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,807.72/264,482.58 = 113,530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,807.72x = 264,482.58 × 113,530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,807.72x = 30,026,844,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,026,844,838.34/176,807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,827.68

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