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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,982.76, 265,318.62 and 66,148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,982.76, 265,318.62 and 66,148.84 is: 99,165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,982.76 : 265,318.62 = 66,148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,982.76/265,318.62 = 66,148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,982.76x = 265,318.62 × 66,148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,982.76x = 17,550,518,943.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550,518,943.40/176,982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,165.13

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