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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,976.19, 264,127.19 and 164,977.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,976.19, 264,127.19 and 164,977.21 is: 246,219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,976.19 : 264,127.19 = 164,977.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,976.19/264,127.19 = 164,977.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,976.19x = 264,127.19 × 164,977.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,976.19x = 43,574,966,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,574,966,891.34/176,976.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,219.37

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