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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,931.96, 265,482.92 and 110,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,931.96, 265,482.92 and 110,355 is: 165,585.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,931.96 : 265,482.92 = 110,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,931.96/265,482.92 = 110,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,931.96x = 265,482.92 × 110,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,931.96x = 29,297,367,636.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,297,367,636.60/176,931.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,585.50

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