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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,233.43, 265,889.70 and 64,911.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,233.43, 265,889.70 and 64,911.27 is: 97,381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,233.43 : 265,889.70 = 64,911.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,233.43/265,889.70 = 64,911.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,233.43x = 265,889.70 × 64,911.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,233.43x = 17,259,238,106.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259,238,106.92/177,233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,381.39

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