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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,338.60, 264,507.90 and 131,432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,338.60, 264,507.90 and 131,432.20 is: 197,148.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,338.60 : 264,507.90 = 131,432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,338.60/264,507.90 = 131,432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,338.60x = 264,507.90 × 131,432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,338.60x = 34,764,855,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,764,855,214.38/176,338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,148.30

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