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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,158.98, 264,237.74 and 63,812.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,158.98, 264,237.74 and 63,812.89 is: 95,719.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,158.98 : 264,237.74 = 63,812.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,158.98/264,237.74 = 63,812.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,158.98x = 264,237.74 × 63,812.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,158.98x = 16,861,773,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,861,773,702.78/176,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,719.07

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