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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,179.37, 264,047.49 and 126,356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,179.37, 264,047.49 and 126,356.76 is: 189,376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,179.37 : 264,047.49 = 126,356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,179.37/264,047.49 = 126,356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,179.37x = 264,047.49 × 126,356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,179.37x = 33,364,185,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,364,185,322.53/176,179.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,376.24

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