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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,828.33, 265,093.73 and 76,913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,828.33, 265,093.73 and 76,913.28 is: 115,305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,828.33 : 265,093.73 = 76,913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,828.33/265,093.73 = 76,913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,828.33x = 265,093.73 × 76,913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,828.33x = 20,389,228,281.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,389,228,281.73/176,828.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,305.21

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