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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,582.70, 264,868.19 and 76,743.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,582.70, 264,868.19 and 76,743.01 is: 115,111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,582.70 : 264,868.19 = 76,743.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,582.70/264,868.19 = 76,743.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,582.70x = 264,868.19 × 76,743.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,582.70x = 20,326,782,820.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,326,782,820.69/176,582.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,111.97

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