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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,514.83, 243,707.77 and 135,606.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,514.83, 243,707.77 and 135,606.10 is: 187,226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,514.83 : 243,707.77 = 135,606.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,514.83/243,707.77 = 135,606.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,514.83x = 243,707.77 × 135,606.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,514.83x = 33,048,261,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,048,261,177.68/176,514.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,226.54

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