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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,867.96, 244,224.72 and 164,046.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,867.96, 244,224.72 and 164,046.74 is: 226,520.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,867.96 : 244,224.72 = 164,046.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,867.96/244,224.72 = 164,046.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,867.96x = 244,224.72 × 164,046.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,867.96x = 40,064,267,922.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,064,267,922.29/176,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,520.78

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