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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,459.31, 264,540.15 and 76,544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,459.31, 264,540.15 and 76,544.24 is: 114,751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,459.31 : 264,540.15 = 76,544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,459.31/264,540.15 = 76,544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,459.31x = 264,540.15 × 76,544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,459.31x = 20,249,023,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,249,023,408.54/176,459.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,751.80

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