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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,316, 264,473.46 and 63,996.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,316, 264,473.46 and 63,996.06 is: 95,993.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,316 : 264,473.46 = 63,996.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,316/264,473.46 = 63,996.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,316x = 264,473.46 × 63,996.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,316x = 16,925,259,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,925,259,414.57/176,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,993.89

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