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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,828.91, 265,146.42 and 70,104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,828.91, 265,146.42 and 70,104.75 is: 105,118.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,828.91 : 265,146.42 = 70,104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,828.91/265,146.42 = 70,104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,828.91x = 265,146.42 × 70,104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,828.91x = 18,588,023,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,588,023,487.50/176,828.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,118.69

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