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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,943.18, 264,131.74 and 163,772.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,943.18, 264,131.74 and 163,772.44 is: 244,471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,943.18 : 264,131.74 = 163,772.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,943.18/264,131.74 = 163,772.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,943.18x = 264,131.74 × 163,772.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,943.18x = 43,257,499,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,257,499,541.25/176,943.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,471.13

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