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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,424.13, 264,635.79 and 76,571.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,424.13, 264,635.79 and 76,571.38 is: 114,856.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,424.13 : 264,635.79 = 76,571.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,424.13/264,635.79 = 76,571.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,424.13x = 264,635.79 × 76,571.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,424.13x = 20,263,527,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,263,527,637.69/176,424.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,856.89

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