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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,113.28, 267,187.76 and 65,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,113.28, 267,187.76 and 65,823 is: 98,741.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,113.28 : 267,187.76 = 65,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,113.28/267,187.76 = 65,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,113.28x = 267,187.76 × 65,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,113.28x = 17,587,099,926.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,587,099,926.48/178,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,741.09

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