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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,427.63, 264,641.04 and 76,574.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,427.63, 264,641.04 and 76,574.88 is: 114,862.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,427.63 : 264,641.04 = 76,574.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,427.63/264,641.04 = 76,574.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,427.63x = 264,641.04 × 76,574.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,427.63x = 20,264,855,881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,264,855,881.08/176,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,862.14

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