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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,731.44, 265,095.96 and 71,548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,731.44, 265,095.96 and 71,548.96 is: 107,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,731.44 : 265,095.96 = 71,548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,731.44/265,095.96 = 71,548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,731.44x = 265,095.96 × 71,548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,731.44x = 18,967,340,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,967,340,238.20/176,731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,322.95

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