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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,676.91, 265,102.93 and 70,058.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,676.91, 265,102.93 and 70,058.58 is: 105,122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,676.91 : 265,102.93 = 70,058.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,676.91/265,102.93 = 70,058.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,676.91x = 265,102.93 × 70,058.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,676.91x = 18,572,734,829.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,572,734,829.64/176,676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,122.59

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