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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,560.47, 264,757.77 and 64,161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,560.47, 264,757.77 and 64,161.42 is: 96,211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,560.47 : 264,757.77 = 64,161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,560.47/264,757.77 = 64,161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,560.47x = 264,757.77 × 64,161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,560.47x = 16,987,234,479.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,987,234,479.23/176,560.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,211.99

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