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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,425.08, 264,597.74 and 81,603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,425.08, 264,597.74 and 81,603.24 is: 122,386.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,425.08 : 264,597.74 = 81,603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,425.08/264,597.74 = 81,603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,425.08x = 264,597.74 × 81,603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,425.08x = 21,592,032,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,592,032,880.68/176,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,386.41

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