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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,637.40, 264,956.10 and 137,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,637.40, 264,956.10 and 137,222.80 is: 205,834.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,637.40 : 264,956.10 = 137,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,637.40/264,956.10 = 137,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,637.40x = 264,956.10 × 137,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,637.40x = 36,358,017,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,358,017,919.08/176,637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,834.20

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