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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,171.60, 264,257.40 and 136,805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,171.60, 264,257.40 and 136,805.60 is: 205,208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,171.60 : 264,257.40 = 136,805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,171.60/264,257.40 = 136,805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,171.60x = 264,257.40 × 136,805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,171.60x = 36,151,892,161.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,151,892,161.44/176,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,208.40

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