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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,168.93, 264,293.76 and 76,345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,168.93, 264,293.76 and 76,345.88 is: 114,536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,168.93 : 264,293.76 = 76,345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,168.93/264,293.76 = 76,345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,168.93x = 264,293.76 × 76,345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,168.93x = 20,177,739,685.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,177,739,685.71/176,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,536.31

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