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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,935, 265,402.52 and 45,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,935, 265,402.52 and 45,607 is: 68,410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,935 : 265,402.52 = 45,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,935/265,402.52 = 45,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,935x = 265,402.52 × 45,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,935x = 12,104,212,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,104,212,729.64/176,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,410.51

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