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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,444.19, 264,517.50 and 76,529.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,444.19, 264,517.50 and 76,529.13 is: 114,729.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,444.19 : 264,517.50 = 76,529.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,444.19/264,517.50 = 76,529.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,444.19x = 264,517.50 × 76,529.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,444.19x = 20,243,294,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,243,294,144.78/176,444.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,729.16

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