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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,881.76, 260,666.16 and 62,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,881.76, 260,666.16 and 62,996 is: 94,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,881.76 : 260,666.16 = 62,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,881.76/260,666.16 = 62,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,881.76x = 260,666.16 × 62,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,881.76x = 16,420,925,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,420,925,415.36/173,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,437.31

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