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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,428.63, 264,642.54 and 76,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,428.63, 264,642.54 and 76,575.88 is: 114,863.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,428.63 : 264,642.54 = 76,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,428.63/264,642.54 = 76,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,428.63x = 264,642.54 × 76,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,428.63x = 20,265,235,385.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,265,235,385.94/176,428.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,863.64

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