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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,163.93, 264,286.26 and 76,340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,163.93, 264,286.26 and 76,340.88 is: 114,528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,163.93 : 264,286.26 = 76,340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,163.93/264,286.26 = 76,340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,163.93x = 264,286.26 × 76,340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,163.93x = 20,175,845,660.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,175,845,660.31/176,163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,528.81

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