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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,889.12, 265,352.36 and 102,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,889.12, 265,352.36 and 102,007.60 is: 153,022.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,889.12 : 265,352.36 = 102,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,889.12/265,352.36 = 102,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,889.12x = 265,352.36 × 102,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,889.12x = 27,067,957,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,067,957,717.12/176,889.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,022.18

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