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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,774.91, 266,662.62 and 72,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,774.91, 266,662.62 and 72,593.88 is: 108,890.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,774.91 : 266,662.62 = 72,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,774.91/266,662.62 = 72,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,774.91x = 266,662.62 × 72,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,774.91x = 19,358,073,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,358,073,322.19/177,774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,890.92

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