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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,424.26, 264,635.98 and 76,571.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,424.26, 264,635.98 and 76,571.51 is: 114,857.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,424.26 : 264,635.98 = 76,571.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,424.26/264,635.98 = 76,571.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,424.26x = 264,635.98 × 76,571.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,424.26x = 20,263,575,074.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,263,575,074.32/176,424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,857.08

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