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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,679.36, 243,834.72 and 131,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,679.36, 243,834.72 and 131,889.60 is: 182,020.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,679.36 : 243,834.72 = 131,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,679.36/243,834.72 = 131,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,679.36x = 243,834.72 × 131,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,679.36x = 32,159,263,686.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159,263,686.91/176,679.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,020.49

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