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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,170.52, 264,222.70 and 81,396.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,170.52, 264,222.70 and 81,396.76 is: 122,079.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,170.52 : 264,222.70 = 81,396.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,170.52/264,222.70 = 81,396.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,170.52x = 264,222.70 × 81,396.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,170.52x = 21,506,871,698.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,506,871,698.45/176,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,079.86

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