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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,991.17, 265,275.90 and 101,955.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,991.17, 265,275.90 and 101,955.88 is: 152,812.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,991.17 : 265,275.90 = 101,955.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,991.17/265,275.90 = 101,955.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,991.17x = 265,275.90 × 101,955.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,991.17x = 27,046,438,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,046,438,158.89/176,991.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,812.36

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