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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,423.09, 264,594.74 and 81,601.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,423.09, 264,594.74 and 81,601.25 is: 122,383.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,423.09 : 264,594.74 = 81,601.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,423.09/264,594.74 = 81,601.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,423.09x = 264,594.74 × 81,601.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,423.09x = 21,591,259,796.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,591,259,796.45/176,423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,383.42

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