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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,346.49, 264,436.31 and 68,326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,346.49, 264,436.31 and 68,326.42 is: 102,457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,346.49 : 264,436.31 = 68,326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,346.49/264,436.31 = 68,326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,346.49x = 264,436.31 × 68,326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,346.49x = 18,067,986,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067,986,385.85/176,346.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,457.31

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