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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,541.40, 264,581.70 and 127,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,541.40, 264,581.70 and 127,235.80 is: 190,687.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,541.40 : 264,581.70 = 127,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,541.40/264,581.70 = 127,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,541.40x = 264,581.70 × 127,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,541.40x = 33,664,264,264.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,664,264,264.86/176,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,687.65

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