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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,921.76, 264,097.88 and 163,749.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,921.76, 264,097.88 and 163,749.19 is: 244,434.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,921.76 : 264,097.88 = 163,749.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,921.76/264,097.88 = 163,749.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,921.76x = 264,097.88 × 163,749.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,921.76x = 43,245,813,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,245,813,679.85/176,921.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,434.68

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