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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,831.52, 265,221.12 and 64,485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,831.52, 265,221.12 and 64,485.36 is: 96,718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,831.52 : 265,221.12 = 64,485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,831.52/265,221.12 = 64,485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,831.52x = 265,221.12 × 64,485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,831.52x = 17,102,879,402.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,102,879,402.80/176,831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,718.50

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