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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,996.52, 266,994.78 and 59,634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,996.52, 266,994.78 and 59,634.28 is: 89,451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,996.52 : 266,994.78 = 59,634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,996.52/266,994.78 = 59,634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,996.52x = 266,994.78 × 59,634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,996.52x = 15,922,041,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,922,041,469.06/177,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,451.42

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