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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,581.96, 264,517.85 and 81,678.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,581.96, 264,517.85 and 81,678.92 is: 122,354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,581.96 : 264,517.85 = 81,678.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,581.96/264,517.85 = 81,678.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,581.96x = 264,517.85 × 81,678.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,581.96x = 21,605,531,190.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,605,531,190.33/176,581.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,354.13

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