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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,235.82, 263,952.46 and 138,046.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,235.82, 263,952.46 and 138,046.68 is: 206,755.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,235.82 : 263,952.46 = 138,046.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,235.82/263,952.46 = 138,046.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,235.82x = 263,952.46 × 138,046.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,235.82x = 36,437,760,780.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,437,760,780.83/176,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,755.70

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