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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,666.97, 264,966.65 and 68,596.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,666.97, 264,966.65 and 68,596.34 is: 102,881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,666.97 : 264,966.65 = 68,596.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,666.97/264,966.65 = 68,596.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,666.97x = 264,966.65 × 68,596.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,666.97x = 18,175,742,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,175,742,412.06/176,666.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,881.38

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