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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,227.72, 264,604.02 and 71,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,227.72, 264,604.02 and 71,251.72 is: 106,983.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,227.72 : 264,604.02 = 71,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,227.72/264,604.02 = 71,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,227.72x = 264,604.02 × 71,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,227.72x = 18,853,491,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,853,491,543.91/176,227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,983.69

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