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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,503.86, 243,573.48 and 131,383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,503.86, 243,573.48 and 131,383.62 is: 181,308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,503.86 : 243,573.48 = 131,383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,503.86/243,573.48 = 131,383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,503.86x = 243,573.48 × 131,383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,503.86x = 32,001,565,538.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,001,565,538.40/176,503.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,308.02

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