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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,114.32, 264,211.76 and 76,291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,114.32, 264,211.76 and 76,291.12 is: 114,454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,114.32 : 264,211.76 = 76,291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,114.32/264,211.76 = 76,291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,114.32x = 264,211.76 × 76,291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,114.32x = 20,157,011,087.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157,011,087.57/176,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,454.13

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