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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,966, 262,487.88 and 64,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,966, 262,487.88 and 64,158 is: 96,251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,966 : 262,487.88 = 64,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,966/262,487.88 = 64,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,966x = 262,487.88 × 64,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,966x = 16,840,697,405.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,840,697,405.04/174,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,251.26

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