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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,976.76, 272,967.57 and 76,869.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,976.76, 272,967.57 and 76,869.54 is: 115,305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,976.76 : 272,967.57 = 76,869.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,976.76/272,967.57 = 76,869.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,976.76x = 272,967.57 × 76,869.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,976.76x = 20,982,891,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,982,891,540.82/181,976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,305.34

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