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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,031.80, 264,047.70 and 81,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,031.80, 264,047.70 and 81,261.80 is: 121,892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,031.80 : 264,047.70 = 81,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,031.80/264,047.70 = 81,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,031.80x = 264,047.70 × 81,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,031.80x = 21,456,991,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,456,991,387.86/176,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,892.70

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