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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,985.27, 265,407.44 and 64,639.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,985.27, 265,407.44 and 64,639.89 is: 96,934.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,985.27 : 265,407.44 = 64,639.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,985.27/265,407.44 = 64,639.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,985.27x = 265,407.44 × 64,639.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,985.27x = 17,155,907,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,155,907,403.58/176,985.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,934.10

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