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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,588.70, 265,049.52 and 64,377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,588.70, 265,049.52 and 64,377.38 is: 96,626.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,588.70 : 265,049.52 = 64,377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,588.70/265,049.52 = 64,377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,588.70x = 265,049.52 × 64,377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,588.70x = 17,063,193,667.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,063,193,667.86/176,588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,626.76

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