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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,502.07, 264,865.70 and 64,171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,502.07, 264,865.70 and 64,171.51 is: 96,298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,502.07 : 264,865.70 = 64,171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,502.07/264,865.70 = 64,171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,502.07x = 264,865.70 × 64,171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,502.07x = 16,996,831,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,996,831,916.21/176,502.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,298.20

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