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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,996.62, 265,335.50 and 64,597.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,996.62, 265,335.50 and 64,597.97 is: 96,838.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,996.62 : 265,335.50 = 64,597.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,996.62/265,335.50 = 64,597.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,996.62x = 265,335.50 × 64,597.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,996.62x = 17,140,133,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,140,133,342.26/176,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,838.76

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