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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,169.92, 261,285.12 and 63,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,169.92, 261,285.12 and 63,336 is: 95,015.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,169.92 : 261,285.12 = 63,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,169.92/261,285.12 = 63,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,169.92x = 261,285.12 × 63,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,169.92x = 16,548,754,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,548,754,360.32/174,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,015.00

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