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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,532.91, 243,732.72 and 135,624.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,532.91, 243,732.72 and 135,624.17 is: 187,251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,532.91 : 243,732.72 = 135,624.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,532.91/243,732.72 = 135,624.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,532.91x = 243,732.72 × 135,624.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,532.91x = 33,056,045,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,056,045,955.06/176,532.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,251.46

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