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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,952.90, 264,846.15 and 137,295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,952.90, 264,846.15 and 137,295.30 is: 205,490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,952.90 : 264,846.15 = 137,295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,952.90/264,846.15 = 137,295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,952.90x = 264,846.15 × 137,295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,952.90x = 36,362,131,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,362,131,618.10/176,952.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,490.45

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