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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,895.76, 265,067.16 and 102,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,895.76, 265,067.16 and 102,061.84 is: 152,933.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,895.76 : 265,067.16 = 102,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,895.76/265,067.16 = 102,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,895.76x = 265,067.16 × 102,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,895.76x = 27,053,242,073.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,053,242,073.17/176,895.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,933.24

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