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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,646.30, 264,969.45 and 76,854.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,646.30, 264,969.45 and 76,854.30 is: 115,281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,646.30 : 264,969.45 = 76,854.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,646.30/264,969.45 = 76,854.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,646.30x = 264,969.45 × 76,854.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,646.30x = 20,364,041,601.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,364,041,601.14/176,646.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,281.45

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