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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,416.76, 266,047.38 and 66,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,416.76, 266,047.38 and 66,531 is: 99,767.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,416.76 : 266,047.38 = 66,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,416.76/266,047.38 = 66,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,416.76x = 266,047.38 × 66,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,416.76x = 17,700,398,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,700,398,238.78/177,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,767.34

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