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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,991.67, 265,276.65 and 101,956.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,991.67, 265,276.65 and 101,956.38 is: 152,813.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,991.67 : 265,276.65 = 101,956.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,991.67/265,276.65 = 101,956.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,991.67x = 265,276.65 × 101,956.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,991.67x = 27,046,646,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,046,646,932.53/176,991.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,813.11

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