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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,063.64, 243,061.97 and 137,741.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,063.64, 243,061.97 and 137,741.73 is: 190,157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,063.64 : 243,061.97 = 137,741.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,063.64/243,061.97 = 137,741.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,063.64x = 243,061.97 × 137,741.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,063.64x = 33,479,775,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,479,775,556.30/176,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,157.24

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