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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,092.17, 264,179.72 and 140,204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,092.17, 264,179.72 and 140,204.36 is: 210,339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,092.17 : 264,179.72 = 140,204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,092.17/264,179.72 = 140,204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,092.17x = 264,179.72 × 140,204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,092.17x = 37,039,149,578.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,039,149,578.54/176,092.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,339.56

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