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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,436.97, 264,506.67 and 76,521.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,436.97, 264,506.67 and 76,521.91 is: 114,718.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,436.97 : 264,506.67 = 76,521.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,436.97/264,506.67 = 76,521.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,436.97x = 264,506.67 × 76,521.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,436.97x = 20,240,556,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,240,556,465.85/176,436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,718.34

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