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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,999.84, 265,499.76 and 103,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,999.84, 265,499.76 and 103,076 is: 154,614.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,999.84 : 265,499.76 = 103,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,999.84/265,499.76 = 103,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,999.84x = 265,499.76 × 103,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,999.84x = 27,366,653,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,366,653,261.76/176,999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,614.00

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