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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,957.80, 264,831.90 and 106,887.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,957.80, 264,831.90 and 106,887.40 is: 159,965.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,957.80 : 264,831.90 = 106,887.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,957.80/264,831.90 = 106,887.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,957.80x = 264,831.90 × 106,887.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,957.80x = 28,307,193,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,307,193,228.06/176,957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,965.78

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