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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,533.63, 264,714.34 and 62,642.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,533.63, 264,714.34 and 62,642.88 is: 93,933.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,533.63 : 264,714.34 = 62,642.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,533.63/264,714.34 = 62,642.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,533.63x = 264,714.34 × 62,642.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,533.63x = 16,582,467,154.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,582,467,154.72/176,533.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,933.76

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