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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,305.78, 264,227.65 and 81,523.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,305.78, 264,227.65 and 81,523.93 is: 122,179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,305.78 : 264,227.65 = 81,523.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,305.78/264,227.65 = 81,523.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,305.78x = 264,227.65 × 81,523.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,305.78x = 21,540,876,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540,876,442.66/176,305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,179.07

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