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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,922.42, 244,386.55 and 131,075.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,922.42, 244,386.55 and 131,075.13 is: 181,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,922.42 : 244,386.55 = 131,075.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,922.42/244,386.55 = 131,075.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,922.42x = 244,386.55 × 131,075.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,922.42x = 32,032,998,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,032,998,811.50/176,922.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,056.75

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