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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,273.76, 265,832.82 and 66,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,273.76, 265,832.82 and 66,388 is: 99,552.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,273.76 : 265,832.82 = 66,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,273.76/265,832.82 = 66,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,273.76x = 265,832.82 × 66,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,273.76x = 17,648,109,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,648,109,254.16/177,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,552.86

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