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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,747.44, 265,086.94 and 68,676.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,747.44, 265,086.94 and 68,676.62 is: 103,001.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,747.44 : 265,086.94 = 68,676.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,747.44/265,086.94 = 68,676.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,747.44x = 265,086.94 × 68,676.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,747.44x = 18,205,273,376.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,205,273,376.53/176,747.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,001.62

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