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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,234.82, 263,950.96 and 138,045.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,234.82, 263,950.96 and 138,045.68 is: 206,754.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,234.82 : 263,950.96 = 138,045.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,234.82/263,950.96 = 138,045.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,234.82x = 263,950.96 × 138,045.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,234.82x = 36,437,289,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,437,289,759.85/176,234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,754.20

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