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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,804, 262,206.72 and 63,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,804, 262,206.72 and 63,996 is: 95,994.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,804 : 262,206.72 = 63,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,804/262,206.72 = 63,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,804x = 262,206.72 × 63,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,804x = 16,780,181,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,780,181,253.12/174,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,994.26

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