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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,526.16, 264,639.97 and 76,611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,526.16, 264,639.97 and 76,611.24 is: 114,852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,526.16 : 264,639.97 = 76,611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,526.16/264,639.97 = 76,611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,526.16x = 264,639.97 × 76,611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,526.16x = 20,274,396,255.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,274,396,255.26/176,526.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,852.08

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