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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,354.08, 243,202.85 and 136,003.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,354.08, 243,202.85 and 136,003.93 is: 187,557.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,354.08 : 243,202.85 = 136,003.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,354.08/243,202.85 = 136,003.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,354.08x = 243,202.85 × 136,003.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,354.08x = 33,076,543,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,076,543,387.20/176,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,557.57

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