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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,419.32, 264,589.08 and 81,597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,419.32, 264,589.08 and 81,597.48 is: 122,377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,419.32 : 264,589.08 = 81,597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,419.32/264,589.08 = 81,597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,419.32x = 264,589.08 × 81,597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,419.32x = 21,589,800,865.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,589,800,865.32/176,419.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,377.76

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