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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,222.96, 265,604.81 and 71,984.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,222.96, 265,604.81 and 71,984.52 is: 107,883.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,222.96 : 265,604.81 = 71,984.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,222.96/265,604.81 = 71,984.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,222.96x = 265,604.81 × 71,984.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,222.96x = 19,119,434,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,119,434,397.62/177,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,883.51

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