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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,256.15, 264,330.77 and 49,886.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,256.15, 264,330.77 and 49,886.43 is: 74,814.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,256.15 : 264,330.77 = 49,886.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,256.15/264,330.77 = 49,886.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,256.15x = 264,330.77 × 49,886.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,256.15x = 13,186,518,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,186,518,205.02/176,256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,814.51

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