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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,929.96, 265,479.92 and 110,353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,929.96, 265,479.92 and 110,353 is: 165,582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,929.96 : 265,479.92 = 110,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,929.96/265,479.92 = 110,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,929.96x = 265,479.92 × 110,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,929.96x = 29,296,505,611.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,296,505,611.76/176,929.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,582.50

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