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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,975.19, 264,125.70 and 164,976.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,975.19, 264,125.70 and 164,976.21 is: 246,217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,975.19 : 264,125.70 = 164,976.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,975.19/264,125.70 = 164,976.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,975.19x = 264,125.70 × 164,976.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,975.19x = 43,574,456,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,574,456,949.60/176,975.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,217.88

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