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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,274.76, 265,834.32 and 66,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,274.76, 265,834.32 and 66,389 is: 99,554.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,274.76 : 265,834.32 = 66,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,274.76/265,834.32 = 66,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,274.76x = 265,834.32 × 66,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,274.76x = 17,648,474,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,648,474,670.48/177,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,554.36

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