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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,538.91, 264,659.10 and 76,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,538.91, 264,659.10 and 76,624 is: 114,871.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,538.91 : 264,659.10 = 76,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,538.91/264,659.10 = 76,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,538.91x = 264,659.10 × 76,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,538.91x = 20,279,238,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,279,238,878.40/176,538.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,871.21

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