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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,930.21, 265,158.86 and 64,504.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,930.21, 265,158.86 and 64,504.82 is: 96,671.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,930.21 : 265,158.86 = 64,504.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,930.21/265,158.86 = 64,504.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,930.21x = 265,158.86 × 64,504.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,930.21x = 17,104,022,887.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,104,022,887.39/176,930.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,671.02

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