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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,042.57, 264,109.93 and 76,179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,042.57, 264,109.93 and 76,179.36 is: 114,288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,042.57 : 264,109.93 = 76,179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,042.57/264,109.93 = 76,179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,042.57x = 264,109.93 × 76,179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,042.57x = 20,119,725,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,119,725,246.60/176,042.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,288.98

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