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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,462.22, 264,692.70 and 76,609.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,462.22, 264,692.70 and 76,609.38 is: 114,913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,462.22 : 264,692.70 = 76,609.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,462.22/264,692.70 = 76,609.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,462.22x = 264,692.70 × 76,609.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,462.22x = 20,277,943,637.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,277,943,637.53/176,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,913.80

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