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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,001.80, 264,002.70 and 81,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,001.80, 264,002.70 and 81,231.80 is: 121,847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,001.80 : 264,002.70 = 81,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,001.80/264,002.70 = 81,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,001.80x = 264,002.70 × 81,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,001.80x = 21,445,414,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,445,414,525.86/176,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,847.70

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