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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,901.30, 264,914.55 and 117,414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,901.30, 264,914.55 and 117,414.90 is: 175,832.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,901.30 : 264,914.55 = 117,414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,901.30/264,914.55 = 117,414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,901.30x = 264,914.55 × 117,414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,901.30x = 31,104,915,396.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104,915,396.80/176,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,832.03

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