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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,377.80, 264,595.88 and 81,702.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,377.80, 264,595.88 and 81,702.60 is: 122,567.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,377.80 : 264,595.88 = 81,702.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,377.80/264,595.88 = 81,702.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,377.80x = 264,595.88 × 81,702.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,377.80x = 21,618,171,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618,171,345.29/176,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,567.42

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