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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,581.82, 264,723.42 and 76,666.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,581.82, 264,723.42 and 76,666.43 is: 114,934.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,581.82 : 264,723.42 = 76,666.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,581.82/264,723.42 = 76,666.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,581.82x = 264,723.42 × 76,666.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,581.82x = 20,295,399,548.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,295,399,548.79/176,581.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,934.82

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