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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,093.41, 264,181.59 and 140,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,093.41, 264,181.59 and 140,205.60 is: 210,341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,093.41 : 264,181.59 = 140,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,093.41/264,181.59 = 140,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,093.41x = 264,181.59 × 140,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,093.41x = 37,039,738,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,039,738,334.90/176,093.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,341.42

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