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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,063.10, 264,089.94 and 49,712.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,063.10, 264,089.94 and 49,712.01 is: 74,566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,063.10 : 264,089.94 = 49,712.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,063.10/264,089.94 = 49,712.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,063.10x = 264,089.94 × 49,712.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,063.10x = 13,128,441,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,128,441,738.18/176,063.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,566.69

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