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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,538.37, 264,779.64 and 76,671.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,538.37, 264,779.64 and 76,671.75 is: 114,995.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,538.37 : 264,779.64 = 76,671.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,538.37/264,779.64 = 76,671.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,538.37x = 264,779.64 × 76,671.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,538.37x = 20,301,118,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,301,118,363.17/176,538.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,995.50

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