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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,825.36, 265,307.16 and 66,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,825.36, 265,307.16 and 66,026 is: 99,064.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,825.36 : 265,307.16 = 66,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,825.36/265,307.16 = 66,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,825.36x = 265,307.16 × 66,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,825.36x = 17,517,170,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,517,170,546.16/176,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,064.81

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