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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,147.78, 264,221.88 and 74,919.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,147.78, 264,221.88 and 74,919.62 is: 112,379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,147.78 : 264,221.88 = 74,919.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,147.78/264,221.88 = 74,919.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,147.78x = 264,221.88 × 74,919.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,147.78x = 19,795,402,845.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,795,402,845.29/176,147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,379.52

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