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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,167.59, 264,251.39 and 51,508.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,167.59, 264,251.39 and 51,508.59 is: 77,262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,167.59 : 264,251.39 = 51,508.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,167.59/264,251.39 = 51,508.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,167.59x = 264,251.39 × 51,508.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,167.59x = 13,611,216,246.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,611,216,246.90/176,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,262.89

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