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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,665.72, 264,964.77 and 68,595.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,665.72, 264,964.77 and 68,595.09 is: 102,879.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,665.72 : 264,964.77 = 68,595.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,665.72/264,964.77 = 68,595.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,665.72x = 264,964.77 × 68,595.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,665.72x = 18,175,280,920.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,175,280,920.16/176,665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,879.50

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