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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,030.40, 264,045.60 and 65,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,030.40, 264,045.60 and 65,265.60 is: 97,898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,030.40 : 264,045.60 = 65,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,030.40/264,045.60 = 65,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,030.40x = 264,045.60 × 65,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,030.40x = 17,233,094,511.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,233,094,511.36/176,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,898.40

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