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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,521.19, 264,632.54 and 76,605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,521.19, 264,632.54 and 76,605.80 is: 114,843.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,521.19 : 264,632.54 = 76,605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,521.19/264,632.54 = 76,605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,521.19x = 264,632.54 × 76,605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,521.19x = 20,272,385,726.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,272,385,726.54/176,521.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,843.92

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