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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,926.44, 244,392.08 and 131,079.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,926.44, 244,392.08 and 131,079.12 is: 181,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,926.44 : 244,392.08 = 131,079.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,926.44/244,392.08 = 131,079.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,926.44x = 244,392.08 × 131,079.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,926.44x = 32,034,698,781.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,034,698,781.37/176,926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,062.25

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