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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,828.83, 265,094.48 and 76,913.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,828.83, 265,094.48 and 76,913.78 is: 115,305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,828.83 : 265,094.48 = 76,913.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,828.83/265,094.48 = 76,913.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,828.83x = 265,094.48 × 76,913.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,828.83x = 20,389,418,513.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,389,418,513.93/176,828.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,305.96

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