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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,179.50, 264,308.13 and 65,371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,179.50, 264,308.13 and 65,371.50 is: 98,071.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,179.50 : 264,308.13 = 65,371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,179.50/264,308.13 = 65,371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,179.50x = 264,308.13 × 65,371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,179.50x = 17,278,218,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,278,218,920.30/176,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,071.68

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