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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,266.86, 264,066.84 and 136,629.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,266.86, 264,066.84 and 136,629.78 is: 204,686.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,266.86 : 264,066.84 = 136,629.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,266.86/264,066.84 = 136,629.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,266.86x = 264,066.84 × 136,629.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,266.86x = 36,079,394,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,079,394,254.50/176,266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,686.20

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