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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,997.59, 267,101.42 and 65,757.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,997.59, 267,101.42 and 65,757.24 is: 98,674.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,997.59 : 267,101.42 = 65,757.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,997.59/267,101.42 = 65,757.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,997.59x = 267,101.42 × 65,757.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,997.59x = 17,563,851,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,563,851,850.49/177,997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,674.66

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