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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,666.44, 264,965.85 and 68,595.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,666.44, 264,965.85 and 68,595.81 is: 102,880.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,666.44 : 264,965.85 = 68,595.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,666.44/264,965.85 = 68,595.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,666.44x = 264,965.85 × 68,595.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,666.44x = 18,175,545,778.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,175,545,778.26/176,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,880.58

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