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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,237.76, 243,302.88 and 135,863.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,237.76, 243,302.88 and 135,863.04 is: 187,564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,237.76 : 243,302.88 = 135,863.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,237.76/243,302.88 = 135,863.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,237.76x = 243,302.88 × 135,863.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,237.76x = 33,055,868,917.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,055,868,917.56/176,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,564.06

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