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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,872.68, 243,619.36 and 135,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,872.68, 243,619.36 and 135,958.54 is: 187,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,872.68 : 243,619.36 = 135,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,872.68/243,619.36 = 135,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,872.68x = 243,619.36 × 135,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,872.68x = 33,122,132,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,122,132,501.33/176,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,265.40

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