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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,998.10, 265,108.35 and 153,670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,998.10, 265,108.35 and 153,670.10 is: 230,167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,998.10 : 265,108.35 = 153,670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,998.10/265,108.35 = 153,670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,998.10x = 265,108.35 × 153,670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,998.10x = 40,739,226,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,739,226,655.34/176,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,167.59

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