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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,936, 265,404.02 and 45,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,936, 265,404.02 and 45,608 is: 68,412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,936 : 265,404.02 = 45,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,936/265,404.02 = 45,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,936x = 265,404.02 × 45,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,936x = 12,104,546,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,104,546,544.16/176,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,412.01

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