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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,272, 265,907.82 and 64,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,272, 265,907.82 and 64,961 is: 97,441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,272 : 265,907.82 = 64,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,272/265,907.82 = 64,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,272x = 265,907.82 × 64,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,272x = 17,273,637,895.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,273,637,895.02/177,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,441.43

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