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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,895.28, 265,342.32 and 71,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,895.28, 265,342.32 and 71,714 is: 107,570.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,895.28 : 265,342.32 = 71,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,895.28/265,342.32 = 71,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,895.28x = 265,342.32 × 71,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,895.28x = 19,028,759,136.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,028,759,136.48/176,895.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,570.76

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