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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,291.04, 264,432 and 43,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,291.04, 264,432 and 43,170.24 is: 64,754.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,291.04 : 264,432 = 43,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,291.04/264,432 = 43,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,291.04x = 264,432 × 43,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,291.04x = 11,415,592,903.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,415,592,903.68/176,291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,754.24

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