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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,093.42, 264,181.59 and 140,205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,093.42, 264,181.59 and 140,205.61 is: 210,341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,093.42 : 264,181.59 = 140,205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,093.42/264,181.59 = 140,205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,093.42x = 264,181.59 × 140,205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,093.42x = 37,039,739,655.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,039,739,655.81/176,093.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,341.42

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