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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,723, 266,594.22 and 53,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,723, 266,594.22 and 53,073.72 is: 79,613.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,723 : 266,594.22 = 53,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,723/266,594.22 = 53,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,723x = 266,594.22 × 53,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,723x = 14,149,146,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,149,146,985.90/177,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,613.48

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