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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,154.91, 264,231.65 and 63,808.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,154.91, 264,231.65 and 63,808.83 is: 95,712.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,154.91 : 264,231.65 = 63,808.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,154.91/264,231.65 = 63,808.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,154.91x = 264,231.65 × 63,808.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,154.91x = 16,860,312,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,860,312,435.47/176,154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,712.99

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