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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,448.94, 264,524.59 and 76,533.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,448.94, 264,524.59 and 76,533.87 is: 114,736.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,448.94 : 264,524.59 = 76,533.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,448.94/264,524.59 = 76,533.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,448.94x = 264,524.59 × 76,533.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,448.94x = 20,245,091,435.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,245,091,435.51/176,448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,736.26

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