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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,425.38, 264,637.67 and 76,572.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,425.38, 264,637.67 and 76,572.63 is: 114,858.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,425.38 : 264,637.67 = 76,572.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,425.38/264,637.67 = 76,572.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,425.38x = 264,637.67 × 76,572.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,425.38x = 20,264,002,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,264,002,006.11/176,425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,858.77

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