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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,279.76, 265,841.68 and 66,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,279.76, 265,841.68 and 66,394 is: 99,561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,279.76 : 265,841.68 = 66,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,279.76/265,841.68 = 66,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,279.76x = 265,841.68 × 66,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,279.76x = 17,650,292,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,650,292,501.92/177,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,561.80

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