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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,076, 264,152.88 and 65,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,076, 264,152.88 and 65,268 is: 97,916.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,076 : 264,152.88 = 65,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,076/264,152.88 = 65,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,076x = 264,152.88 × 65,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,076x = 17,240,730,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,240,730,171.84/176,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,916.41

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