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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,342.76, 243,447.78 and 135,968.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,342.76, 243,447.78 and 135,968.04 is: 187,708.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,342.76 : 243,447.78 = 135,968.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,342.76/243,447.78 = 135,968.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,342.76x = 243,447.78 × 135,968.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,342.76x = 33,101,117,488.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,101,117,488.95/176,342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,708.97

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