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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,092.79, 264,180.65 and 140,204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,092.79, 264,180.65 and 140,204.98 is: 210,340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,092.79 : 264,180.65 = 140,204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,092.79/264,180.65 = 140,204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,092.79x = 264,180.65 × 140,204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,092.79x = 37,039,442,439.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,039,442,439.70/176,092.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,340.48

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