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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,767.21, 265,151.37 and 43,647.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,767.21, 265,151.37 and 43,647.49 is: 65,471.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,767.21 : 265,151.37 = 43,647.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,767.21/265,151.37 = 43,647.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,767.21x = 265,151.37 × 43,647.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,767.21x = 11,573,192,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,573,192,265.68/176,767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,471.37

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