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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,421.76, 266,054.88 and 66,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,421.76, 266,054.88 and 66,536 is: 99,774.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,421.76 : 266,054.88 = 66,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,421.76/266,054.88 = 66,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,421.76x = 266,054.88 × 66,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,421.76x = 17,702,227,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,702,227,495.68/177,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,774.84

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