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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,262.19, 243,006.92 and 140,084.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,262.19, 243,006.92 and 140,084.43 is: 193,129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,262.19 : 243,006.92 = 140,084.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,262.19/243,006.92 = 140,084.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,262.19x = 243,006.92 × 140,084.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,262.19x = 34,041,484,787.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,041,484,787.87/176,262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,129.82

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