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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,211.14, 264,427.92 and 75,009.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,211.14, 264,427.92 and 75,009.05 is: 112,560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,211.14 : 264,427.92 = 75,009.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,211.14/264,427.92 = 75,009.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,211.14x = 264,427.92 × 75,009.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,211.14x = 19,834,487,072.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,834,487,072.68/176,211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,560.91

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