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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,117.08, 264,279.30 and 65,386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,117.08, 264,279.30 and 65,386.84 is: 98,118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,117.08 : 264,279.30 = 65,386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,117.08/264,279.30 = 65,386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,117.08x = 264,279.30 × 65,386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,117.08x = 17,280,388,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,280,388,304.41/176,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,118.75

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