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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,359.81, 243,210.75 and 136,009.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,359.81, 243,210.75 and 136,009.66 is: 187,565.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,359.81 : 243,210.75 = 136,009.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,359.81/243,210.75 = 136,009.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,359.81x = 243,210.75 × 136,009.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,359.81x = 33,079,011,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,079,011,415.85/176,359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,565.47

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