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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,268.90, 264,448.91 and 76,406.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,268.90, 264,448.91 and 76,406.03 is: 114,628.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,268.90 : 264,448.91 = 76,406.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,268.90/264,448.91 = 76,406.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,268.90x = 264,448.91 × 76,406.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,268.90x = 20,205,490,219.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,205,490,219.70/176,268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,628.79

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